Henergy Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I'm off this afternoon to Tiverton taking my two eldest boys (10 and 6) on a chicken course for children. Http://chickenmanagement.co.uk I thought it would be good for them & hopefully crank up their interest in the mundane jobs rather than just enjoying the chickens without the chores as they do at present !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Great idea, how did it go? You'll have them running round clearing up the curry poos. and humping the bedding from the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 i took 3 of my kids on an omlet course before we started and it did make a difference to engagement and involvement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henergy Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 They loved it. The lady was lovely & taught them all about lifting & holding, food, cleaning out, let them meet some chicks, different types of chicken including the cutest fluffy footed cockeral I've ever seen & his darling chicks !!!! It was a lovely small group - only 5 children & they really took it all on board. So hoping to see some helpers at chicken cleaning time this pm !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzannejoy Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 What a brilliant thing to do will look into that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
