Here are our top picks for kid friendly chicken breeds
The Standard Barred Cochin is a large, hard-to-find breed that is great with kids. They are commonly used for show and exhibition purposes.
The Barred Cochin bantam is a rare breed that is excellent with kids and makes a beautiful show bird.
The Barred Rock bantam is a miniature sized, docile chicken that is ideal for backyard flocks or show.
The Barred Old English Bantams are a small, well behaved breed of chicken that require minimal space and feed.
Barred Plymouth Rock chickens are a cold-hardy breed that is great for producing large brown eggs throughout the year and is also great with kids.
The Birchen Cochin Bantam is a kid-friendly chicken that makes a great mother. They have fluffy feathers covering their body, legs, and feet.
The Black Cochin Bantams are a great choice for those who want a small, gentle chicken. They are friendly with children and make excellent mother hens.
The Black Cochin Bantams are a great choice for those who want a beautiful, gentle chicken. They are friendly with children and make excellent mother hens.
A smaller variant of the Standard Old English Game chicken, they can be kept as pets or shown in competitions. They are gentle and suitable for children to handle.
Black Bearded Silkie bantams are great pets with dark purple combs, turquoise earlobes, and hair-like black feathers. They're fantastic mothers and eagerly raise chicks, but can't tolerate cold climates.
The Blue Cochin Bantam is a very friendly and docile breed, making them ideal as a pet, show chicken, and broody hen for chicks.