Old Speckled Hen Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Has anybody else noticed how hens flick their third eyelid over when they take a treat from your hand. It must be some sort of protective mechanism but it sure looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 No, too dark to look now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 They remind me of a shark when they bite - their eyes go all blank too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 yes mine do the eyelid thing when you stroke their chins as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I'll have to look tomorrow. They do it when I tickle their chin but I haven't notice it at treat time. I will watch carefullt at corn o'clock tomorrow . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Try another trick that I like showing people - when you massage their wattles, their pupils constrict and dilate with pleasure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Do they like that then? I was cuddling my most easy to handle (and bottom of the pecking order ) yesterday and touched her comb and wasnt sure if that was nice for her or not. So if I massage her wattles she should like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Yes, my girl relaxes and closes her eyes when I do that to her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
