🐣 What Kind of Chicken Parent Are You?

[BigBlueHen53]

Apparently some of us just don't fit in a box. ... or a subsection, lol!

Wyld Thangs, unite!

 

[redinator]

Apparently some of us just don't fit in a box. ... or a subsection, lol!

Wyld Thangs, unite!

Woot woot

 

[Altairsky]

I have 3 a and 3 c

 

[redinator]

I have 3 a and 3 c

I would say that makes you a B, but there are 7 questions. The 7th would be the tie breaker.

 

[redinator]

Ever wondered how your chicken-keeping style stacks up? Are you the pampering type with custom coop curtains, or do your chickens free-range while you sip your morning coffee in peace? Whether you're a seasoned poultry pro or a brand-new chick to the flock, this quiz will crack open the truth about your chicken parenting personality!

Take the quiz, tally your answers, and discover your feathered family vibe. And don’t worry—there are no wrong answers here… just a whole lot of fun!

1. How do you greet your chickens in the morning?​

A) “Good morning, my beautiful feathered babies!”
B) “Wakey wakey, eggy bakey!”
C) “Let’s get this over with…”
D) I bring treats and sing to them like it’s Broadway.
E) Quietly observe from afar with a coffee in hand.

2. What’s your coop-cleaning style?​

A) Daily tidy-ups and a deep clean every week.
B) Weekly cleanouts with fresh shavings and some lavender.
C) I clean it when I can’t stand the smell anymore.
D) I’ve designed a self-cleaning coop—sort of.
E) The chickens are on a chore rotation… (just kidding, kind of).

3. Your chicken lays her first egg—how do you react?​

A) Cry a little. Take 100 photos. Frame one.
B) Call your best friend and bake a cake in celebration.
C) “Cool. One down, a dozen to go.”
D) Post it to the forum and ask if it’s normal-looking.
E) Compare size, shape, and color with an egg chart.

4. What do your chickens eat?​

A) Only organic, fermented feed and carefully measured supplements.
B) Layer pellets, with a few handfuls of scratch and veggie scraps.
C) Whatever they can find—plus kitchen leftovers.
D) I have a printed meal plan with daily variations.
E) Treats? Did someone say treats?! They live for them.

5. How do you feel about chicken clothes?​

A) They have seasonal wardrobes and I sew matching bonnets.
B) I tried once… the hen walked like a drunk pirate.
C) Chickens are beautiful as-is—no clothes necessary.
D) I buy fun accessories for photo shoots.
E) Clothes? I’m still trying to get them to wear leg bands.

6. What’s your approach to chicken health care?​

A) Regular check-ups, natural remedies, and a poultry first aid kit.
B) I Google symptoms and ask on BYC.
C) I call the vet only if things look really serious.
D) Prevention is everything—I sanitize like it’s 2020.
E) I keep an herbal tincture and grit by the coop door at all times.

7. One of your chickens goes broody. What now?​

A) I’ve been waiting for this—hello, baby chicks!
B) I gently try to break the broodiness with frozen peas and timeouts.
C) I panic and ask for advice on the forum.
D) I let her be—nature knows best.
E) I document the whole process for my chicken blog.

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Results:

Mostly A’s – The Chicken Royalty
Your flock lives in luxury! You treat your chickens like queens, complete with pampered coops and special diets. You’re all heart and fluff—and probably have names for all 17 of your hens.

Mostly B’s – The Balanced Backyarder
You’re the perfect blend of practical and passionate. Your hens are healthy, happy, and well-loved. You’ve got chicken math under control… for now.

Mostly C’s – The Chill Chicken Parent
You're hands-off but you care. Your flock is fed, sheltered, and safe, but you’re not stressing over the latest supplements or coop paint color. Laid-back is your style.

Mostly D’s – The Curious Clucker
Always learning, always improving! You’re active on BYC, watching YouTube videos, and maybe even reading chicken behavior studies. You love sharing your flock journey.

Mostly E’s – The Chicken Nerd
You know your chickens inside and out—probably better than some of your coworkers. You track egg stats, build enrichment toys, and maybe even dabble in poultry genetics!

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So, what kind of chicken parent are you? Whether you scored as Chicken Royalty, a Balanced Backyarder, or a Chill Clucker, one thing’s for sure—you love your flock, quirks and all.

Chicken-keeping is a journey full of pecks, poops, and plenty of personality, and every chicken parent brings something special to the coop. And hey, don’t forget to give your hens a treat today. They've earned it. (And so have you!)

Be sure to share your results, tag your chicken friends, and celebrate the egg-cellent caregiver you are!

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[Paz]

My answers are all over the pace, I don’t have mostly of anything. Hahaha

 

[Altairsky]

I would say that makes you a B, but there are 7 questions. The 7th would be the tie breaker.

7th was b so let's go with b I guess

 

[Chickadee7790]

1. A
2. A little A, B & C
3. A little A, B & E
4. Mostly B, with a little E
5. C
6. B
7. B

I guess that averages out to mostly B - Balanced Backyarder

 

[Mother of Chaos]

1. A
2. A little A, B & C
3. A little A, B & E
4. Mostly B, with a little E
5. C
6. B
7. B

I guess that averages out to mostly B - Balanced Backyarder

My scores were similar, but if I could pick a category name for myself, I would prefer Unbalanced Backyarder.

 

[talkinboutchickens]

I'm a chill chicken parent