a question

[Aapomp831]

Even my cuddliest chickens that don’t mind being held do not like it when I stroke their head / back. When I hold my chickens or pet them (with their “permission,” I never force them), I stroke their chests only (without pressing the crop) and I always try to be calm, quiet and predictable. But I can have a little one falling asleep in my arms, but the second I touch it’s head / back it will let out a little startled shriek.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[featherhead007]

Welcome. All 12 of my chickens have been raised from egg, so I have no problem holding them. They jump up on me (but I never force them, or hold them against their will) some people have dogs or cats, I have pet chickens. And I get love and breakfast from them!

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC We are happy you have joined us.

 

[Fuchsia]

Hello
Welcome to BYC!! I’m glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank you for joining us at Backyard Chickens

 

[featherhead007]

Ps. Hi ya Debby.

 

[N F C]

Ps. Hi ya Debby.

Hi Alex

 

[featherhead007]

Hi Alex

I would like to say that Jaffar says “cock-a-doodle hi Deb too”

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us