Aapomp831
Crowing
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.