I'm so pleased we had a phone with us to be able to capture the moment on camera.
Growing up around animals, C (26 months) has never had any fear of them.
I find this both wonderful and slightly alarming at the same time.
Her confidence around animals is at a complete contrast to the rest of her life where she is timid and quiet.
A friend recently called her the little animal whisperer as it is the only time she appears totally at ease.
Our new animal enclosure was built with the children in mind, to allow them to safely interact with the animals at a level not possible before.
It seems to be working as today, at feeding time, C caught DH and me totally off guard by doing this...
It was hilarious to watch and not something I have ever actively taught or encouraged her to do.
Obviously she has seen us handle the chickens but until today has not shown the slightest interest in doing it herself.
For me it is wonderful to watch my vision of countrylife with kids turning into a reality.
[no chickens were harmed in the making of this video ;-)]
I'm linking this post up with Coombe Mill #CountryKids.
That looks just like the little ones here running round chasing the chickens, they are really very tolerant of little ones. I must say she really does look very at home with her chickens, I can see locking them up and feeding them becoming her task in time. Lovely video, thanks you for sharing it on Country Kids.
ReplyDeleteAwww lovely video! I love kids who love animals. Shes so keen on them! Cute. #countrykids
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