Cate in NZ Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Did any one else see this snippet in the Times magazine? Apparently chickens were shown 7 faces, the 1st face they pecked at was compared with the faces chosen as the prettiest by 14 students. "Hens and humans all chose the same faces, which scientists say shows just how bird-like our brains are". That probably explains why Phil loves pecking my ear, whilst the other 2 prefer my feet . They don't peck hubby hardly at all, yet Imogen (age 12, and very pretty- although I am biased) can wrap them around her little finger.They won't leave her alone when she's in the garden But then again she is the most generous with the treats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 oh, our girls definitely prefer mr fowl so it looks like I'm the ugly one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Kate A, I read that this morning......... Mine like to peck Emily and I but never peck hubby or Tom so I think that says it all................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 No wonder ours run a mile then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 That's brilliant, lookist chickens, absolutely true! They adore me, naturally (I thought it was the food but obviously my stunning looks). Esther is even more popular and men ignored unless having their tea disrupted or newspaper pooed upon Then, Charlot, 18, completely glamorous, beautiful (takes after father then) gets chased & followed and not left alone. Shame she's terrified of them & thinks they just want to kill her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 What a great bit of therapy. If you are having a 'down' day, just go a see your chickens and they will make you feel wonderful and beautiful and marvelous again Of course, we are ALL of the above aren't we, just need reminding every now and then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 What a great bit of therapy. If you are having a 'down' day, just go a see your chickens and they will make you feel wonderful and beautiful and marvelous again Of course, we are ALL of the above aren't we, just need reminding every now and then yerrsss.... I'm still not convinced... our girls rate everyone above me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 There's always an exception that proves the rule. You're exceptional! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Does that mean Im the bast looking, they always fuss me more than the rest of the family, and there was me thinking it was the sweetcorn in my hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 Oh, definitely the looks Trish . I mean none of our beautiful and wise chickens would ever be so superficial as to be won over by treats....... would they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
