Do Chickens Make Good Pets?
There are so many breeds of chicken available from various types of Hybrid Laying Hens to cute and fluffy Bantams. They come in all sizes and colours and even lay different coloured eggs. Many first-time chicken keepers look at getting laying chickens to give them fresh eggs and provide a learning experience for their children, teaching them how to care for an animal and the rewards that you get form putting in the hard work of looking after them.
But more and more people are looking to chickens as an alternative to a cat or dog as a pet hen, so are chickens good as pets?
Use the related guides to compare suitable options for your flock. Confirm current availability, individual care needs and the birds’ health history before making arrangements with Chicken Hatchery Australia.
With more families living in smaller starter homes with less space chickens are ideal for pets, they live outside (bonus) and our bantam varieties need very little room and they don’t ruin your garden.
Not only are they great for many reasons as pets from being compact and needing little room, to not needing walks and live outside, but they are also very affectionate, funny, cuddly and make wonderful companions.
Top 5 Pet Chickens For Friendliness
- Silkie Hens
- Polish Hens
- Cochin Hens
- Bantam Faverolles Hens
- Pekin Bantam Hens
