I called Mamasita over and asked if she and the babies would enjoy a can of tuna? She seemed interested, so they all hung around outside, as I went in to open a can. Mamasita made sure they ate it in moderation. After this mama was turned into a nap sack. All seven squeezed up into mamas...
I really could write a book on how to pet a chicken. I’ve had a lot of practice, and know lots of tricks.
Chapter 1, the approach:
Be sure you’re clothing smells of meally worms, or chopped steak (or improvise )
Approach chicken with ungloved hand under its beak, never over its head.
TBC
Before tucking the chooks in for the night, Mammasita reminded me that there was an egg in the nest that they sleep in. Sure enough, there was! I removed the trespassing egg, and showed it to her. “Is this the problem little lady?. Your coast is clear, you may use your nest.” She quickly...
Is it natural for a pet hen to pick at your socks? That beak hurts. She insists on pecking my socked big toe.
Like a kitten or puppy would?🤔
I had to stop her, so I pulled her close and I talked and petted her gently for a while.