Steph101 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 We've had chicken kissing, chicken head sniffing... but do any of you rock your chooks like babies? I did this to one of mine the other day, and she rested her head on my arm and started to doze off.. so munchy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Noooooooo No kissing, rocking or sniffing of chickens here. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Kissing and sniffing yes but no rocking here - yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 lol i can just about stroke 2 of mine Ruby is having none of it! So no rocking yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 No....no kissing, sniffing or rocking here either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I stroke them - but that's about it! After which, they get all huffy and do a big puff up shake of their feathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Mine rock themselves when they're sat on the patio, but I don't rock them when I cuddle them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 No....no kissing, sniffing or rocking here either. Ditto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Yep- kisser and rocker here but not a sniffer. I rock anything that I hold babies, children, cats, rabbits and even chickens. I don't even know I'm doing it-if my Mum's round she normally points out that 'it's a chicken not a baby!!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Oh to be able to rock, sniff or even kiss my chickens!! I'm taking things slowly and am still at the 'opening the egg-port door when they are supposed to be dozy and stroking their feathers' stage!! They don't exactly freak out now - they let me do it, grudgingly - whilst urgently cheaping at me. They don't cluck yet!! All the lovely things I have to look forward to!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daj198 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I stroke them - but that's about it! After which, they get all huffy and do a big puff up shake of their feathers. Rolling Eyes I thought that was just mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I cuddle my chickens but no rocking, yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Different strokes for different folks? In the immortal words of Tiny Tim, God bless us everyone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I haven't even thought about rocking them... how funny - do you hold them like a baby with their feet in the air??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph101 Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 No no... like a rugby ball, with heads resting against your arm. Must be my maternal instinct! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 that makes a lot more sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickaboo Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Of course!! Mine have all liked being rocked if in the mood, (apart from Ruby who generally hated all humans) and they shut there little eyes I can't say I make a point of sniffing them, but Daphne does have a very distinctive smell very different to Phoebe, and not unpleasant!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsm_jones Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 It's a mum's perogative to rock anything that lands in your arms!!! I still rock my little boy, and he's nearly 2 and a half! Guinea pig and chooks get the same treatment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chooks Aloud Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I too rock all of my animals and sing to them - they love it. Probably the only ones who do!!!! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph101 Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 Can I just say your 'Chooks Aloud' name really cracks me up! It's the funniest one on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chooks Aloud Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 My girls really like the group Girls Aloud so that's where the name came from once we got the chooks. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Not rocking, but plenty of cuddles and soothing voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 It's a mum's perogative to rock anything that lands in your arms!!! I still rock my little boy, and he's nearly 2 and a half! Guinea pig and chooks get the same treatment Me too, I rock anything, including Rosie, who is now 10! My girls love being rocked... well, most of them; some are a tad standoffish but most of them will happily be picked up and cuddled, some fly up into my arms, or onto my shoulder. Roxanne poos in pockets when I am holding her! Happiness is cuddling a purring chicken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I stroke them - but that's about it! After which, they get all huffy and do a big puff up shake of their feathers. mine do that too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 My son and daughter carry mine around, and Son has a way of hypnotising them!! He holds them in 1 arm and draws a line with his finger away from their beak across the top of the table a few times, and blow me; they nod off!! no cruelty involved , just the hypno chicken!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
