Cat Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 i have chickens to come to the whistle, you just have to whistle and you get 3 chickens at your feet waiting for a raisins (it helps getting them in you just stand by the run door, whistle and they go in) briony why is there no brown rabbits 3 brown rabbits and hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I only have to open the back door and I'm surrounded by chooks!! Failing that if I shout "CHICKENS!!" they all come running, it looks really funny! In fact they get right under your feet and I've accidentally trodden on three feet today Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chooks Aloud Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 If I sit down and pat my lap, Dolly comes running, jumps up on my lap for a cuddle. she closes her eyes and makes contented noises. She's so lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 i open the back door and i am surrounded by one chook, the rest just ahng oaround wherever they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 If I clap, mine go back in the run. Makes the neighbours go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 i have chickens to come to the whistle, you just have to whistle and you get 3 chickens at your feet waiting for a raisins (it helps getting them in you just stand by the run door, whistle and they go in) Yes - I do the same. Has anyone got them do do any 'tricks' / party pieces ?? H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 If I sit down and pat my lap, Dolly comes running, jumps up on my lap for a cuddle. she closes her eyes and makes contented noises. She's so lovely. How lovely !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 .................I think mine have trained me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Mine come to a whistle and go straight in the run if I whistle and walk down there. A couple of them like to sit on laps or shoulders; the original Ruby Tuesday used to sit on my shoulder and croon softly in my ear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 .................I think mine have trained me Yes, if I think about it that's far more likely to be the truth at our house too! They only have to cluck and treats are forthcoming through the back door..... Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suziwoo Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I go with the cry of 'GIRLS!!!!' and the three of them just come running from whereever they are in the garden. It never ceases to make me smile. They look so funny charging towards you from the bottom of the garden. I'm sure they think it means they are about to get corn though, which isn't always the case. We made the mistake of keeping the plastic tub of corn by our kitchen doors (glass to the bottom) and they recognise the box, so keep pecking at the window. As soon as the door is open they are in and pecking at the box. Today I was back working in school and felt really guilty at leaving them in their run. They were clucking away from the moment they got up - I hope it didn't annoy the neighbours! They raced out when we got home at 4.30! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 i open the back door and i am surrounded by one chook, On all sides or just on one front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menagerie Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I shout 'here chickies' and they come running - but I have to throw raisins to actually get them in the run! Generally they follow me round anyway, it's like having a little herd of ducklings traipsing along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangers Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Im trying to train mine not to plop on my newspaper when im outside with them doing the crossword Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I just shake the raisin bag and im stampeeded. my ella thinks she's a dog, she drinks out the dog bowl and tries to eat dog food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arowland17 Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 ours come running to a bell (or sound of the back door opening) and follow me down to the run but wont actually go in unless their treat goes in their first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robskyd Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 If we shake our tub with corn in they all come running. Maddie can catch a grape thrown to her in her beak, which I was impressed with!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
