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My chickens will come running from the other side of our property when they hear me call 'Where <br />are my chickens?" My hens will jump on my lap and let me pet them. The roosters engage in crowing <br />contests_ They all make me smile whenever I see them. <br />8) Backyard chickens provide lessons for children about responsibility and where food <br />comes from. Tending chickens is pleasurable and even easier than caring for a dog. There is no <br />walking the chickens or even giving them a bath. But chickens do require daily food and fresh water. <br />The coop must be cleaned and the chickens inspected regularly to ensure they are healthy. Children <br />can participate in all of these chicken -related chores. <br />Of course, the eggs must also be collected daily. The average laying hen will product about 300 <br />eggs a year, but production depends much on the breed and the environment: The happier the hens, <br />the more they will produce. A child's favorite chicken -related chore is bound to be collecting eggs. <br />