Friends, not food!
Lap chickens tend to be smaller, more striking, and have a gentler temperament than production breeds. Photo: 123rf.comIn addition to providing eggs, hens can be friendly, cuddly, and sweet.
Historically, most of the breeds that are now favoured as domestic or lap chickens were bred in the 19th century as ornamental, show, or companion breeds. As such, they tend to be smaller, more striking, and have a gentler temperament than production breeds. In theory, any breed of chicken can become a lap bird, but some are certainly better suited to it than others.The key thing to know about raising a lap chicken is that the best way to truly bond with a hen is to raise her from a chick.
With a future lap chicken, you’ll want to up the amount of time you spend with them and the amount of direct interaction, like talking, petting and holding, that you give them. Once you find out what your chicken likes best, you can use it as a motivator for training, as well as just a general treat for variety.
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