Madbird Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 ... at how quickly my chickens have become so friendly! I know it is probably only my corn and mealworms they are after, but as soon as they here the patio door open, then come running.. then follow me to the shed (where their food is kept).. giving me those 'give me mealworm' eyes! lol They are so funny. A couple of them even peck on patio door now, if they think I have ignored them for too long! All but Dusty and Lady Legbar (fiesty woman that she is) also seem quite happy for me to pick them up and stroke them. I didn't realise they would be such interacitve pets! yes yes, ok.. I am smitten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 You're very lucky, mine come running when they see me but they're only thinking of their tummies Doris and Gwen just about tolerate being picked up but soon get flappy, Maude and Mary high tail up the garden if they think I might try and even touch them! Alice has suddenly become a bit more friendly this last week, not exactly seeking out cuddles but happier to be stroked, I even managed to give her a bath on Sunday to clean her mucky bottie - Oh lucky me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Its all cupboard love. Mine now climb on my lap but not kidding myself - its for the corn I am holding above my head. Still love that feeling of their little feet and cooing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fur 'n' Feathers Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 As soon as we start down the garden, if they're in the run, Kilo launches at the end panel with gusto so we can hear a boing, boing as we approach. She's an absolute terror, even standing on our feet. She also bounces about 2 feet into the air if we have food in our hands, as if she's on a bungie. We're thinking of filming it on our camera! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Please do and post it on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 As soon as we start down the garden, if they're in the run, Kilo launches at the end panel with gusto so we can hear a boing, boing as we approach. She's an absolute terror, even standing on our feet. She also bounces about 2 feet into the air if we have food in our hands, as if she's on a bungie. We're thinking of filming it on our camera! One of mine jumps up at the end panel too, its like she is trying to headbutt us! endless fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephine77 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I didn't realise they would be such interacitve pets! yes yes, ok.. I am smitten I know exactly what you mean. Some people look at you as if you're mad for keeping chickens, but they don't know what they're missing - they are such funny little characters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 with such little brains! Gave them a bowl of spaghetti. One took a piece and ran off with two in hot pursuit, silly birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sambee Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I have to admit I was taken by surprise at how interactive you can be with a chicken. Two we've had since chicks Benji and Peggy run to greet us at the end of the run, they're not scared to be around and seem to enjoy being petted. Will fall asleep in front of the fire on our laps. I love that! I really want to see this video of bungie chickens, i can't quite imagine it yet. Hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
