Janepie33 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Does anyone else have very greedy chickens that lift out their wings and turn in small circles to shield treats from the other chickens? They are like small children wanting all the sweets. Quite funny to watch though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 mine specialise in pinching things from each other... the bluebells were always the fastest, the sussexes seemed a bit more ladylike! tho our new sussex baby, Crunchie, aged about 10 wks is a GANNET! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surferdog Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Yes! And they all always want the same grape...they chase each other all over the run completely the ignoring the pile of grapes in the bowl. Once the winner has swallowed it the whole thing starts again. Coco is the cleverest - she sticks her head behind the dustbath so the others can't get her grape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Yes-Onion my Gingernut is a greedy pig and tries hells hardest to stop Sage getting to whatevers on offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I let mine out in garden today for first time.. my pied found herself a dried up slug and spent the next 10 mins running around shouting about it but getting chased by the other three.. why don't they just keep quiet and eat the horrid prize?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I let mine out in garden today for first time.. my pied found herself a dried up slug and spent the next 10 mins running around shouting about it but getting chased by the other three.. why don't they just keep quiet and eat the horrid prize?? Having one hen who exhibits such daft behaviour, I can only conclude that the desire to brag can overwhelm the desire to actually enjoy the item in question. Not that there is any human parallel in trophy wives, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I let mine out in garden today for first time.. my pied found herself a dried up slug and spent the next 10 mins running around shouting about it but getting chased by the other three.. why don't they just keep quiet and eat the horrid prize?? Having one hen who exhibits such daft behaviour, I can only conclude that the desire to brag can overwhelm the desire to actually enjoy the item in question. Not that there is any human parallel in trophy wives, of course. No...of course not! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Mine love stealing treats off each other too, it's hilarious to watch. If one of the more timid girls gets it, i often help her by shooing the others away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchlayer Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Yes mine do that too, very funny to watch. Like you say they run off and all give chase, rather than taking the goodies that are left behind. I have it sussed now when it comes to snails, I wait until I have got three and then give them one each. Otherwise Eggluntine gets them all somehow. If I only find one I trap it in an upturned plant pot! Mean I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Haha, my Sylvie does this, sticks her wings out to elbow the others out of the way when there's treats in the offing. Mine also run round shoting about it when they've found something tasty, I've often wondered why they don't keep it a secret and eat it surrepticiously.....like I do with chocolate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Mine also run round shoting about it when they've found something tasty, I've often wondered why they don't keep it a secret and eat it surrepticiously.....like I do with chocolate!! now this I can relate to!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
