Farm ANIMAL GUIDE ยท AGES 5โ€“10

Chicken facts
for curious kids.

Meet the chicken, a farm animal connected with Farms and backyards. This short guide uses simple facts from our Hello, Animal! learning cards.

Friendly illustration of a chicken
HOMEFarms and backyards
SIZESmall
GROUPFarm

TWO FACTS TO REMEMBER

What makes a chicken interesting?

  • Mother hens can call to their chicks before the chicks hatch.
  • Chickens scratch the ground to look for food.

Think about what people need to provide so farm animals have food, water, shelter, and room to behave naturally.

GUESS THE ANIMAL

Can you solve this clue?

I am a bird that clucks, scratches the ground, and lays eggs. Who am I?
Show the answer

It's a Chicken!

TRY THIS TOGETHER

Turn one fact into a conversation.

1. Notice

Look at the picture. What body feature do you notice first?

2. Remember

Say one chicken fact in your own words.

3. Wonder

What would you like to learn next about this animal?

MORE ANIMAL FRIENDS

Keep exploring.

FREE LEARNING TO TAKE WITH YOU

Print, play, and visit the village.

The 50-animal Discovery Deck, stories, games, and Living Village remain free to explore.

QUICK QUESTIONS

Chicken FAQ

Where do chickens live?

This Hello, Animal! guide lists their home as Farms and backyards.

How big is a chicken?

For a simple child-friendly comparison, we classify the chicken as small.

What is one chicken fact to remember?

Mother hens can call to their chicks before the chicks hatch.