chocchick Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I've been trying to train the chickens as they are a bit skittish. I was bent forward today and Abbie jumped on my back! I looked round and could see her face looming at me and she pecked at my ear. I tried to push her away from my ear but was unfortunately wearing the rubber gloves she likes to peck and she pecked again. I stood up, but she clung on even when I swayed from side to side and I had to try and overbalance her to get her to fly off. OH thought it was hilarious and that I am now 2nd in the pecking order. It was a sharp peck and I have a tiny cut now - ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Chickens are mad arent they?! Shame you didnt capture it on film.....maybe she'll do it again?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chocchick Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 Chickens are mad arent they?! Shame you didnt capture it on film.....maybe she'll do it again?! I could try, I've trained 2-3 of the chickens to land on the same fleece on my lap for food. Sadly OH did not notice and come out with a camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 It must have been the fleece.......she will have been expecting food. Wear a motorcyclists helmet next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 I'm sure I have effectively trained her to jump on it and peck until fed. She thought about jumping onto my knee but wasn't keen on the trousers and just pulled at the labels and pockets instead. Even before if you left it still long enough she would peck a hand, or work her way round my coat gently tugging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 She sounds determined to involve you in the pecking order-below her!! Silly girl... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Try bending over in a run of chicks - they all fly onto your back and when you straighten up they cling on then hop up to your head and shoulders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 That sounds quite cute actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elpolloloco! Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 everytime we bend over to refill water etc one of our chickens jumps up onto our backs and stays there even when we stand up! she has even stood on my head, before walking down my arm to jump off!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnrob Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Chris bent down to say hello to Greta once and she pecked him - sharply - on the lip!! Apparently, it was quite painful... Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I've only been pecked on the fingers. I can confirm that it does hurt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 When Amelia was broody she was VERY protective and almost got my hand a couple of times. It looked like it would've been a very bad cut!!! I've trained Gloria to perch on my arm and shoulder. Quite good at mimiking a parrot she is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 Tried to set it up with OH and a camera, but I think she sussed it. She pecked my coat and had a think, but no luck. I'm worming so will probably need to resume the training with treats again. The ear was painful.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
