chickenopolis Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Does anyone's chicken purr? One of ours purrs like a cat. Is that normal?? She was under our garden table sitting down, and she just purrs? Also, I don't think they are, but are tomato leaves poisionous? Ours seem to tuck into them just before bedtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippy bird Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 arrrrrr,I bet that sounds really cute! Must be a very content hen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenopolis Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 I do hope so; it is so cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Does anyone's chicken purr? One of ours purrs like a cat. Is that normal?? She was under our garden table sitting down, and she just purrs? Also, I don't think they are, but are tomato leaves poisionous? Ours seem to tuck into them just before bedtime. there supposed to be but my lot eat them and potato leaves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Mine purr as well usually when having a dustbath. Cat doesn't cluck yet or lay eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House MD 221B Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) yes ours purr when they are having a dust bath its adorable isn't it edit:/ ours chowed down on rhubarb leaves which are supposed to be poisonous but they loved them, and no matter how much we tried to stop them they'd always find a way. Edited October 4, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcatz Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Oh wow! I want mine to purr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Mine all purr but some more than others. It was very emotional when we first heard our exbatts do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Yes, mine purr.....I tend to think of it as a sign of contentment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Funny - The Absolute radio breakfast show had a question last week - 'what animals other than cats purr?', & I texted in that my chickens purred when you stroked them. Caused much hilarity in the studio when read out & an accusation that I am imagining things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Clucks-minusOne Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Mine purr when dustbathing and also when they come in. They like to settle down on the doormat and watch the world go by. Then they start purring or a high pitched trilling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Mine purr when I go and shut their eglu door at night. So sweet. Hmm maybe we should record it as evidence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Yep, one of mine used to purr when she had a cuddle, and the others do when they are sunbathing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ness3103 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 mine all purr when i shut them in a night and skye purrs when she sees me, which is so sweet and also odd because she's not keen on being held or stroked. obviously she's just happy to see me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
