Chickens are one of the most common and widespread domestic animals, there was a population of 23.7 billion as of 2018. There are more chickens than any other bird. They are omnivores and in the wild often scratch at the soil for seeds and insects. Hens will often try to lay in nests that already contain eggs and have been known to move eggs from other nests into their own. Most chickens are raised in captivity. Their habitat often consists of a factory farm setting. In the wild they have two primary habitats, their feeding areas usually consist of open canopies and underlying shrubs while roosting sites are typically found in lower tree branches and are used at night. In captivity they require the same dual-habitat area. Frequently, this includes a chicken coop and a fenced-in outdoor area. They are to be found worldwide .
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| Conservation Status | Not endangered |
| Play Value | Wudimals are the perfect realistic wooden animal toy to encourage creativity and imagination. They help to build fine-motor and hand-eye coordination skills and can help to develop children's language skills through story-telling and conversations. Children can learn about the natural world around them as well as farther afield and discover the uniqueness and beauty of the natural world as well as the need for its preservation. As all animals are hand carved and hand painted, they are each unique. This is part of the beauty and value of Wudimals®. There will always be very slight variations in fine details, so no one else in the world has exactly the same animal as you! |
| Care & Maintenance | Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Do not submerge in water. Do not leave outside. Do not leave on or near a heat source such as a radiator. |
| Independent Review | These are the views of the independent Good Toy Guide experts on the play value of our animals: "These wooden collectible animal figures are fantastic for open-ended and imaginative play, which is the superfood of a healthy play diet. This is because it provides so many opportunities for children to build social skills, make sense of the world around them and develop language. As they play together and form a story, children have to negotiate roles, listen to others, use creativity and practice speech to communicate what is happening. The animals also feature beautiful detailing including ridges and curves which makes them very tactile and calming to touch. They proved very sturdy too, standing up to vigorous and messy play. It would be lovely to build up a collection of the figures over time to play with, that could then be handed down between family or friends." |
| Technical Details | Size: 5 x 2.5 x 4.5cm* | Weight: 9g* | Sales Unit: 1 piece | EAN: 0701575406296 | Tarif No: 9503004910 | Certification: EN71 | UKCA | ASTM-F963 | AUS/NZ 8124 | REACH | CPSIA | Origin: China/Sri Lanka | Material: Wood | Labelling: Hang tag | Packaging: Individually in paper | Suitable from age 3+ | *approximate |