Single hen

[Guest]

..... that getting chickens would turn a 6 year old into an 'eggspert'??!

 

Show Owen a photo, and he can tell you what breed it is, and whether it looks like its laying or not! Conversations tend to go along the line of; 'Yes, thats a Buff Orpington, and although it has a large comb, you can see it's still quite pale, so in my opinion it's a good couple fo weeks away from coming into lay'.....!

 

His teacher just thinks this is the most fantastic thing she has ever heard, especially after he lectured his class the other day about the Bluebelles that were on some school programme they had watched!

 

I'm so proud!!

 

[Sheilaz]

Well done, Owen! What wonderful things to be learning. Six year olds are so interested, he's just soaking up information, isn't he? So, its brilliant that he has the opportunity.

Would love all children to have this experience

Keep up the good work Owen.

[Lesley]

It's lovely isn't it? - I have a five year old expert who informs me (and the rest of the village ) "their poo is OK Grandma, and their tails are up"

[Mrs Frugal]

That is so sweet. Hope he keeps his love and enthusiasm for chickens.

[The Dogmother]

I know what you mean though; Rosie's school have asked me to take the chooks in as part of their 'food and where it comes from/healthy eating' project.It is surprising how many children don't know about the origins of their food. Rosie has told me that she will 'sit t thte table' with me and tell the children about chickens . I suspect that she will get an atatck of the shys and sit with the class. She delights in teling our neighbours about the chooks' habits and the fact that out two (female) bunnies were trying to mate!

 

Haven't though yet about what I am going to say - probably ought to get my thinking cap on... any ideas on a postcard, please

[Mel (& Paul)]

Oh bless

That's what I like about children (contrary to popular belief I do actually quite like them......) their interest in what's going on in the world - a friend of mine has a 8 year old - William (very serious little boy!!) who will often wake his parents up in the middle of the night with some question - I think the best one was "Daddy, how do photocopiers work?"

[The Dogmother]

Better sponsor that child now, he's going ot be a "Ooops, word censored!"el prize winner!

[Mel (& Paul)]

He's great

[KateB]

My niece is the same, she's only four but she knows when she's being fobbed off! Her favourite questions are 'why is the sky blue?', 'how do washing machines work?' and 'if I am your princess Mummy, why did you have to have another baby?' (she's not too keen on her new sister...) - bless!

[Mel (& Paul)]

Mind you, I prefer dogs and chooks to children - I have no idea how photocopier works...............

[The Dogmother]

This morning I had to explain how water is formed and the principles of precipitation, all while brushing my teeth - why do they pick the most awkward moments?

[Mel (& Paul)]

like my secretary who was having a shower and her four year old who asked why she was so wobbly

[The Dogmother]

My little darling asked me when she will get 'waggly boobies' - I do hope that she wasn't referring to mine

[Mel (& Paul)]

[The Dogmother]

Wouldn't mind, but there's not enough to waggle - talk about insult to injury!

 

Better stop, or the lads will be logging on again

[Mel (& Paul)]