ClaudetteDay Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 have they ever pecked you before? just curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I was given a nasty peck by a persistant broody last summer. She sort of pinched the back of my hand and twisted She got a quick dunk in a bucket of cold water soon after... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ness3103 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 i made the mistake of wearing fitflops in the summer and got my toes pecked quite hard they peck quite hard if i'm hand feeding them their corn too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudetteDay Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 haha was just curious as i'm hopefully getting some chickens fairly soon. and they'll be my first. so i'm just trying to fill my brain with chicken related things! many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raina Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Nope never been Pecked/Hurt by my girls My uncle is Currently looking after them and his little granddaughter (she's about 3-4) puts her fingers in the run and they don't even peck her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macfoy Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I have found if you need to handle them and haven't got a good hold, the claws are more damaging than a peck can be. If I ever need to inject one, turning it upside down to inject into the breast, a claw can come round and get you on the underside of your arm. Doesn't happen in the winter though.......too many layers of clothes to get through Macfoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Hello there I have been pecked many times becasue chickens like shiney objects, e.g, rings. And i have been scratched by a spur a few times by accident nothing major Welcome to the lovely lifestyle which is chicken keeping xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 NEVER NEVER wear red nail polish on your toes during the summer with open toed sandles + WIR Lavender Mable Posh Marjorie Violet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 My 5 seem to be very gentle girls and I don't worry about being pecked at all (but I don't tend to wear sandals and don't wear sparkly things .) I know you have to watch out in the summer (especially with little ones) as they can peck at eyes if they see a glint of sun . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I have never been injured and I have been pecked before (mistaken finger/raisin incident) but it doesn't really hurt. Hubby works with lots of poultry daily and often comes home with scratched arms from their feet but it has never been serious or required doctors treatment so you will be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I've got one that pecks the hand that feeds her but I think she pecks me because I don't peck back never draws blood but she don't half put some weight behind it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 one of mine did this when she mistook my finger for a grape http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2959180&l=278fe37641&id=568396756 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 They do rather change into velociraptors when they are presented with grapes, so I never hold those for them to peck on. Other than that they are gentle, sweet little girls who never scratch or peck. They sample the fastenings on my wellies and have a little probe at my wedding ring, but never really peck. The are lovely little girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I stopped hand feeding mine when i got a peck and they have been fine since food goes in a bowl or on the floor now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I've been pecked a few times, sometimes you are faster than the chook sometimes not Shiny things attract them as previously said, someones child was pecked in the eye (I guess because eyes are shiny) but if you dont hold them that close the chances are slim I have been scratched with a claw, its left a scar on my chest but if I hadnt have worn a low cut top that day when I did the chickens (hurrying to go out) it wouldnt have happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Only one of my hens pecks, and that is to draw my attention to her and give her a cuddle. Funny little thing it's only a gentle tap really. They all eat from our hands and never miss the food target. I was quite afraid of the first hen of mine that went broody. She gave me a hard peck, but didn't draw blood Answer to your question is. No, I have never been seriously hurt by a chicken............ Have You? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudetteDay Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 haha brilliant stories. thanks for replying everyone i visited my local animal park a few months ago and fed some grapes to the chickens. and i'm glad they're only like that with grapes! it was pretty frightening!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelbel Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 My Black Rock Joy can be a bit 'uncomfortable' when taking corn out of my hand if she is in a greedy mood. Rita the Lohmans will peck at anything to see if it's edible and sometimes has a go at my fingers when I am unlocking the run door - it does not hurt at all. In the summer they loved by toe rings - but again it does not hurt at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Had toes pecked when wearing flip flops and red nail varnish. A mistake you only make the once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB09 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I find a little peck makes me jump more than it hurts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 NEVER NEVER wear red nail polish on your toes during the summer with open toed sandles ......or on your finger nails.....mine prefer to peck them even over mealworms. I also have a large freckle on my hand which Cookie likes to peck out several times before she realises its not food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 When you first feed chickens by hand it can be quite a surprise - they are so hard, but I think your hands get used to it very quickly (plus I have a high pain threshold). The worst injury was inflicted by claws while trying to escape - a deep scratch that went the length of my forearm - hardly noticeable now, and they have a tendency to go through t-shirts. I have big birds and their wings can give you a big clout on the nose - ouch and a choice swear word. When they crouch they can be picked up so much easier - and it's all a matter of practice. I envy those who can pick up their birdies like the Omlet instructions - hah - I have to do a half nelson with a strangle hold (just kidding, just the half nelson). Have plenty of TCP and Germolene to hand for those just in case moments! Mind you our sussex is a dream girl - easily pickupable and doesn't bother struggling or flapping - she's fast becoming the favourite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I have big birds and their wings can give you a big clout on the nose - ouch and a choice swear word. Yes I agree, wings flapped in the face are definitely more painful than being pecked. When I was first getting used to picking my girls up I didn't hold them tightly enough and a wing would often get loose and whip me round the face. You quickly learn though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickaboo Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Phoebe Likes to peck my mother-in law's varicose veins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Phoebe Likes to peck my mother-in law's varicose veins Oh dear. You have to laugh. not infront of your mother in law of course . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
