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[fishnet1971]

maybe if you could teach him how to 'play nice' with your flock both parties would be happier? This way he learns to respect the animal, that it is not a 'toy' and that it is a living creature, and then the birds realize to relax a little around the hyper activity?

Most of us here treat our birds like a family member. they are living breathing creatures to us. To some of us they are just meat and eggs and it doenst matter. Both sides are correct in their place. Just make sure your son knows the difference! No animal should be terrorized, tortured, or chased out of its will. The girls were not enjoying it.

No one is trying to drive you off this site, you just need to see where we are coming from and what we are about before you post.

Maybe change the thread title to "Son chasing my pulletts" So that those who would be offended would not have to watch it. This way no one would end up with hurt feelings.

If anyone came into my yard after my chickens running or chasing them, i would stop them and try to educate them about chickens and that they do not enjoy that. try to TEACH them how to interact with them so that both parties are content and happy with each other. Just my opinion.

And yes, I have kicked a few out of my yard with a swift boot for just that.

 

[clairabean]

IMO, that is not fun. The chickens are not 'playing'. They are running for their little feathered lives. Sounds a bit harsh, but really, witht heir little chicken brains a kid chasing or a dog/coon/whatever is the same to them. Stressed chickens.

 

[greyhorsewoman]

I guess I need to find someplace else to learn about our new hobby.

Maybe you just did learn something about your new hobby. It's obvious your son is enjoying 'the game' and means the chickens no harm. However, chickens are prey animals and being chased is very stressful to them. Maybe everyone could have been more diplomatic about their comments, but they are telling you something important. If they were of egg-laying age that sort of activity could interfere with production.​

 

[chrisl]

Apparently I view things different than most of you folks. The only thing I learned is that some of the people here and I differ on views and they feel it their duty to belittle and berate people who don't agree with them. Like I said, it's not that I'll be missed but I've asked for my account to be deleted. I'll just stick with books from the library when I have need of information on my chickens. Mods...please delete this thread.

 

[speckledhen]

Since there is no longer any subject content, no need for this to remain open.