Chickens are intelligent birds, and we’re lucky enough to have the chance to get to know them. I asked two YMS students about their opinions on chickens. From the best things about them to the color of their eggs, you can learn more about these outstanding birds.
Aria, a 7th grader, said that her favorite thing about chickens is how their personality differs so drastically from chicken to chicken. Some can be curious, while others can be more docile. Kora, a 6th grader, noted that her favorite thing is their feathers. Other good qualities are that they will eat anything because they’re omnivores and they’re natural bug control.
Aria also said that her least favorite thing is the constant cleaning of poop and the flies that come with bug season. Kora said that she hated their loud sound. These are both true, and chickens are also very high-maintenance animals.
Kora would definitely encourage others to get chickens because you can get free eggs daily. Aria agreed, saying you should get them to learn about owning an outside animal and to learn responsibility.
They both agreed that they would want colored eggs. Chickens can lay blue, green, olive, cream, and pink-tinted eggs. Aria said her favorite color of egg is ruby red and Kora’s favorite is brown.
They both quickly noted that their favorite colored chickens are black chickens. Aria described their feathers as ‘almost rainbow in the sunlight’. Other good breeds include Buff Orpingtons who are friendly, Black Australorps, Rhode Island Reds who are hardy, and Barred Rocks who are steady!
Chickens are amazing creatures,and I hope you learned something new about them today!
Sources:
https://greenamerica.org/green-living/many-benefits-backyard-chickens
