Anyone ever see a hen skip?

[grassoviso]

From spring to fall last year I spent countless hours just watching them. I noticed a few of my Leghorn hens would not run, not walk, but skip when they were happy. I assume happy is the right emotion... Usually they were "happy" after getting treats or stealing food from their sisters. Anyone ever seen this before?

 

[azygous]

That chickens are capable of experiencing joy is hardly debatable, especially if you've spent a lot of time observing chickens. I have seen mine barge out of the gate when I open it for them to free range, and they certainly do have an certain excitement to their "gait", but I don't believe I've ever seen them skip.

I wish you could capture this on video. We could get a better idea of what you are describing.

 

[cjroettger]

My young hens skip. There is no other word to describe it. They are so full of joy it makes when they free range it makes me happy they are a part of my world!