Chickens & Mirrors

[Sunnysidedown]

This is a question alone the silly lines, but has anyone placed a large mirror in the run or coop to see how the chickens would react to seeing themselves? I've got a large mirror to get rid of and was curious if it's a wise idea or not to place it in the run. I wouldn't want the hens to react in a negative manner but thought it may be fun to watch. Anyone try this before?

 

[XxMingirlxX]

I haven't tried it, but I don't see how it could negatively impact the hens, it's worth a try to see their reactions, be sure to take pics!

 

[Sunnysidedown]

Ok, I placed the mirror on the outside of the run so that the hens would see themselves thru the fencing and not feel threatened. At first they were shy, then curious, then after one day they just ignored it. So not much reaction at all. After 3 days I removed the mirror.

 

[XxMingirlxX]

Ah