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Baby Swedish Ducks
Chickens for Backyards

How Your Kids Can Help You Care for Your Backyard Ducks

Raising backyard ducks is obviously rewarding for adults, but have you ever considered that it can also be great for your children? It’s a surefire way to teach them about responsibility, empathy, and nature, helping them to connect with animals in a meaningful way while giving you an extra set of helping hands. Feeding Time… Read more »

Funny girl with pigtails carries a bucket of water to give chickens and a rooster to drink in the backyard on a hot day
Chickens for Backyards

How Helping Raise Backyard Chickens Benefits Kids

Involving children in the care of backyard chickens provides them with a fun activity while also offering numerous benefits that contribute to their development and well-being. The advantages they gain from learning to responsibly care for an animal are significant. Here’s why encouraging your children to help with backyard chickens is a valuable experience: Teaches… Read more »

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Chickens for Backyards

The Top 3 Chicken Breeds for Kids

Here at Chickens for Backyards, we believe every child should have the chance to handle and raise backyard chickens. Not only are chickens adorable companions, but they can also be a great learning opportunity. Raising backyard chickens can help kids learn about responsibility and about where our food comes from. However, while there are many… Read more »

young girl holding chicken
Chickens for Backyards

4 Lessons Kids Learn When Raising Backyard Chickens

Here at Chickens for Backyards, we always talk about how beneficial raising backyard chickens can be. Not only can chickens provide a fresh batch of eggs and friendly companionship, they can also be a learning opportunity for our kids. Below are four lessons that your children will learn when they start raising backyard chickens. Responsibility… Read more »