Am I crazy for treating my chickens as pets?

[Emmyjim]

I don’t know if I am overthinking but an embarrassing thought came inside my mind that people might think I am crazy for having chickens as pets when the average person including myself have indulged in eating chicken whether it be fried or roasted. Am I crazy for treating my chickens as pets like dogs and cats? My defense logic is that some people keep goldfish and tropical fish as pets while some fish like salmon and catfish are eaten. Does any of you feel the same way as I do?

 

[Isadora]

Lol, no. So many people here do the same.

 

[Emmyjim]

Lol, no. So many people here do the same.

So this doesn’t mean myself and others who have chickens as pets are hypocrites, right?

 

[Isadora]

So this doesn’t mean myself and others who have chickens as pets are hypocrites, right?

How would that make them hypocritical?

 

[Emmyjim]

The main reason I am asking this is because one my pet chickens is very tame and affectionate. I sometimes bring her inside and let her sit on my lap while I’m on the computer. I also want to show her off to the outside world like in pet stores. I’m in the west coast far away from the current avian bird flu pandemic. But I’m worried people may laugh at me because I have a pet chicken perching on my arm or shoulder.

 

[SilverBirds]

The main reason I am asking this is because one my pet chickens is very tame and affectionate. I sometimes bring her inside and let her sit on my lap while I’m on the computer. I also want to show her off to the outside world like in pet stores. I’m in the west coast far away from the current avian bird flu pandemic. But I’m worried people may laugh at me because I have a pet chicken perching on my arm or shoulder.

There are SO MANY people here that do the same thing. This is a place for people to come if they keep chickens as pets,for meat, eggs, or all of the above. No judgement here

 

[SilverBirds]

And just because you keep chickens as pets doesn't mean you can't eat chicken at all.

 

[Isadora]

The main reason I am asking this is because one my pet chickens is very tame and affectionate. I sometimes bring her inside and let her sit on my lap while I’m on the computer. I also want to show her off to the outside world like in pet stores. I’m in the west coast far away from the current avian bird flu pandemic. But I’m worried people may laugh at me because I have a pet chicken perching on my arm or shoulder.

Who cares if people laugh at you? If you have a nice time chicken and you enjoy said chicken, enjoy yourself! Don't worry about what other people think.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

I don’t know if I am overthinking but an embarrassing thought came inside my mind that people might think I am crazy for having chickens as pets when the average person including myself have indulged in eating chicken whether it be fried or roasted. Am I crazy for treating my chickens as pets like dogs and cats? My defense logic is that some people keep goldfish and tropical fish as pets while some fish like salmon and catfish are eaten. Does any of you feel the same way as I do?

You aren't crazy - or if you are crazy, that isn't evidence of it. Plenty of people here have vanity flocks. Well within the range of Human norms. Nor need you justify youself with the opinions of others. Enjoy the journey.

I'll enjoy my dinner.

 

[Brooks_]

No judgement. My flock is a pet; individual birds are food.