Are You a Practical Chicken Keeper... or a Total Chicken Spoiler? 🧁

[ColoradoChicken89]

I got 22, but it's mostly because I did have a few of them as B and A to balance out the very C answers otherwise I blame it on the fact it's my first personal flock, and I'm getting to keep them for eggs.

 

[redinator]

Hey fellow chicken enthusiasts! It’s time to ruffle some feathers—in a fun way, of course!

We all love our chickens... but how far do you go for your feathered friends? Do you keep things simple and practical? Or are you the type to hand-feed treats while playing spa music in the coop?

Take this light-hearted quiz to find out if you're a down-to-earth Chicken Keeper, a pampering Chicken Spoiler, or maybe somewhere in between! No judgment here—just a fun way to learn more about your chicken-keeping style.

1. How do you greet your chickens in the morning?​

A) With a quick “Good morning,” as I check their feed and water.
B) I sing them a morning song—complete with choreography.
C) Depends on the day—sometimes a wave, sometimes a heartfelt speech.

2. What’s your go-to treat for your flock?​

A) Kitchen scraps—nothing goes to waste.
B) Mealworm muffins I made from scratch (with a parsley garnish).
C) A healthy mix of garden veggies and occasional store-bought goodies.

3. What’s your coop cleaning routine like?​

A) Weekly sweep with a deep clean once a month.
B) I deep clean, then light sage to ‘cleanse the energy.’
C) Regular tidy-ups, plus a seasonal coop refresh.

4. Have you ever dressed up your chickens?​

A) No way. That’s just feathers asking for trouble.
B) Yes—Halloween, birthdays, photo shoots. You name it.
C) Maybe once... okay twice. The photos were adorable!

5. What kind of décor does your coop have?​

A) Nesting boxes, roosts, ventilation—and that’s all it needs.
B) Curtains, flower boxes, chicken-safe fairy lights. It’s Pinterest-worthy.
C) A few personal touches like signs and comfy corners.

6. How often do you post about your chickens online?​

A) Rarely. I might share a photo if something funny happens.
B) Daily updates, themed photo shoots, and custom hashtags.
C) A few times a week, especially when they lay a pretty egg or do something cute.

7. What’s your chicken first-aid kit like?​

A) Just the basics: antiseptic, gauze, gloves.
B) A full-on chicken ER complete with herbal remedies, heat lamps, and foot soaks.
C) A well-stocked box that grows with experience.

8. Do your chickens have names?​

A) Only the ones that stand out. The rest are just “the flock.”
B) Of course, and each has a backstory and voice.
C) Most of them, especially the friendlier ones.

9. How do you handle a sick hen?​

A) Quarantine, monitor, and treat based on symptoms.
B) Quarantine, daily spa sessions, and soft music for comfort.
C) Quarantine, care, and a few extra treats to cheer her up.

10. What’s your dream chicken upgrade?​

A) A larger run or automatic waterer.
B) A heated coop with Wi-Fi cameras and a velvet roosting perch.
C) Maybe a walk-in coop with some cozy features.

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Tally Your Answers!​

Give yourself points based on your answers:

• A = 1 point
• B = 3 points
• C = 2 points

Add them up and check your result below!

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Your Chicken Keeping Personality​

10–14 Points: The Practical Poultry Pro
You keep things efficient, functional, and down-to-earth. Your chickens are healthy, happy, and you value hard work over fluff. No frills needed—just good flock management.

15–22 Points: The Balanced Beaker
You’ve found the sweet spot between function and fun. Your flock is well cared for, and you love to sprinkle in the occasional extra treat or coop upgrade. Chickens are livestock and loved ones!

23–30 Points: The Chicken Spoiler Supreme
Let’s face it—you treat your chickens like royalty. Matching outfits? Check. Birthday parties? Check. They’ve got it all, and you love every pampered minute. Your flock lives in luxury!

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So... What's Your Chicken Style?

Whether you’re a no-nonsense egg collector or you’ve crocheted tiny sweaters for your hens, we love that you’re part of the BYC flock!

There’s no wrong way to love your chickens (as long as they’re healthy and happy!). So, whether you scored “All Business” or “All Treats, All the Time,” we hope this gave you a few giggles—and maybe some ideas for your next chicken adventure.

Now it’s your turn—share your results below and tag a friend to take the quiz, too! Let’s see who’s keeping it classic and who’s rolling out the red carpet for their girls!

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1. How do you greet your chickens in the morning?

A) With a quick “Good morning,” as I check their feed and water.
B) I sing them a morning song—complete with choreography.
C) Depends on the day—sometimes a wave, sometimes a heartfelt speech (or an argument).

2. What’s your go-to treat for your flock?

A) Kitchen scraps—nothing goes to waste.
B) Mealworm muffins I made from scratch (with a parsley garnish).
C) A healthy mix of garden veggies and occasional store-bought goodies.

3. What’s your coop cleaning routine like?

A) Weekly sweep with a deep clean once a month.
B) I deep clean, then light sage to ‘cleanse the energy.’
C) Regular tidy-ups, plus a seasonal coop refresh.

4. Have you ever dressed up your chickens?

A) No way. That’s just feathers asking for trouble.
B) Yes—Halloween, birthdays, photo shoots. You name it.
C) Maybe once... okay twice. The photos were adorable!

Saddles as needed for the hens and I’ve been eyeing these https://a.co/d/3nuYrH8 for a while, lol.

5. What kind of décor does your coop have?

A) Nesting boxes, roosts, ventilation—and that’s all it needs.
B) Curtains, flower boxes, chicken-safe fairy lights. It’s Pinterest-worthy.
C) A few personal touches like signs and comfy corners.

I have a few in my Amazon Wishlist



6. How often do you post about your chickens online?

A) Rarely. I might share a photo if something funny happens.
B) Daily updates, themed photo shoots, and custom hashtags.
C) A few times a week, especially when they lay a pretty egg or do something cute.

7. What’s your chicken first-aid kit like?

A) Just the basics: antiseptic, gauze, gloves.
B) A full-on chicken ER complete with herbal remedies, heat lamps, and foot soaks.
C) A well-stocked box that grows with experience.

8. Do your chickens have names?

A) Only the ones that stand out. The rest are just “the flock.”
B) Of course, and each has a backstory and voice.
C) Most of them, especially the friendlier ones.

This reminds me, I need to make a post to come up with names for the remaining RIRs

9. How do you handle a sick hen?
A) Quarantine, monitor, and treat based on symptoms.

Thankfully all have been well so far.
B) Quarantine, daily spa sessions, and soft music for comfort.
C) Quarantine, care, and a few extra treats to cheer her up.

10. What’s your dream chicken upgrade?

A) A larger run or automatic waterer (I have the waterers).
B) A heated coop (too hot here) with Wi-Fi cameras (on the nest box, going in tomorrow) and a velvet roosting perch (even I know that’s a bit much, lol).
C) Maybe a walk-in coop with some cozy features.

Tally:
1 c
2 C
3 c ?
4 c
5 c ?
6 c
7 c
8 b
9 a
10 c?

18 Points . . .
15–22 Points: The Balanced Beaker
You’ve found the sweet spot between function and fun. Your flock is well cared for, and you love to sprinkle in the occasional extra treat or coop upgrade. Chickens are livestock and loved ones!

I agree, for once, lol.

 

[ChickQueen77]

I got 11 points

 

[Altairsky]

Eh this one doesn't work for me, I need a D option XD
1- Every morning I give pets to all the chickens that wants to be pet.
2- Meat kitchen scraps is my favorite
3- I clean twice a year .
4- A
5- A
6- A
7- I have all the bird medicines available to me to treat most bird diseases, just in case they're needed. corid, dewormers, sulfa, antibiotics. Better have them and not use them, than need them and don't have them ready.
8- A
9- I never quarantine sick birds. I believe that quarantine is just for new birds that comes from outside. When you realize a bird is sick, it means this bird had been sick for a while. Therefore if the bird had something contagious, the whole flock had been already exposed. Therefore, quarantine at that point is pointless. I also believe that removing a bird in a weakened state from their flock is too much stress, and it might worsen the symptoms or even kill the bird. Removing a sick bird is ok if the bird is so sick that it can't stand, drink, or find food. Then it needs "intensive care" which most of the time means removing the bird from the flock. But intensive care is not the same as quarantine.
10- I'd like to have more land so I could have more chickens in the pasture.

So I think I'm like A, but worse lol!

 

[FrostRanger]

Hey fellow chicken enthusiasts! It’s time to ruffle some feathers—in a fun way, of course!

We all love our chickens... but how far do you go for your feathered friends? Do you keep things simple and practical? Or are you the type to hand-feed treats while playing spa music in the coop?

Take this light-hearted quiz to find out if you're a down-to-earth Chicken Keeper, a pampering Chicken Spoiler, or maybe somewhere in between! No judgment here—just a fun way to learn more about your chicken-keeping style.

1. How do you greet your chickens in the morning?​

A) With a quick “Good morning,” as I check their feed and water.
B) I sing them a morning song—complete with choreography.
C) Depends on the day—sometimes a wave, sometimes a heartfelt speech.

2. What’s your go-to treat for your flock?​

A) Kitchen scraps—nothing goes to waste.
B) Mealworm muffins I made from scratch (with a parsley garnish).
C) A healthy mix of garden veggies and occasional store-bought goodies.

3. What’s your coop cleaning routine like?​

A) Weekly sweep with a deep clean once a month.
B) I deep clean, then light sage to ‘cleanse the energy.’
C) Regular tidy-ups, plus a seasonal coop refresh.

4. Have you ever dressed up your chickens?​

A) No way. That’s just feathers asking for trouble.
B) Yes—Halloween, birthdays, photo shoots. You name it.
C) Maybe once... okay twice. The photos were adorable!

5. What kind of décor does your coop have?​

A) Nesting boxes, roosts, ventilation—and that’s all it needs.
B) Curtains, flower boxes, chicken-safe fairy lights. It’s Pinterest-worthy.
C) A few personal touches like signs and comfy corners.

6. How often do you post about your chickens online?​

A) Rarely. I might share a photo if something funny happens.
B) Daily updates, themed photo shoots, and custom hashtags.
C) A few times a week, especially when they lay a pretty egg or do something cute.

7. What’s your chicken first-aid kit like?​

A) Just the basics: antiseptic, gauze, gloves.
B) A full-on chicken ER complete with herbal remedies, heat lamps, and foot soaks.
C) A well-stocked box that grows with experience.

8. Do your chickens have names?​

A) Only the ones that stand out. The rest are just “the flock.”
B) Of course, and each has a backstory and voice.
C) Most of them, especially the friendlier ones.

9. How do you handle a sick hen?​

A) Quarantine, monitor, and treat based on symptoms.
B) Quarantine, daily spa sessions, and soft music for comfort.
C) Quarantine, care, and a few extra treats to cheer her up.

10. What’s your dream chicken upgrade?​

A) A larger run or automatic waterer.
B) A heated coop with Wi-Fi cameras and a velvet roosting perch.
C) Maybe a walk-in coop with some cozy features.

---

Tally Your Answers!​

Give yourself points based on your answers:

• A = 1 point
• B = 3 points
• C = 2 points

Add them up and check your result below!

---

Your Chicken Keeping Personality​

10–14 Points: The Practical Poultry Pro
You keep things efficient, functional, and down-to-earth. Your chickens are healthy, happy, and you value hard work over fluff. No frills needed—just good flock management.

15–22 Points: The Balanced Beaker
You’ve found the sweet spot between function and fun. Your flock is well cared for, and you love to sprinkle in the occasional extra treat or coop upgrade. Chickens are livestock and loved ones!

23–30 Points: The Chicken Spoiler Supreme
Let’s face it—you treat your chickens like royalty. Matching outfits? Check. Birthday parties? Check. They’ve got it all, and you love every pampered minute. Your flock lives in luxury!

---

So... What's Your Chicken Style?

Whether you’re a no-nonsense egg collector or you’ve crocheted tiny sweaters for your hens, we love that you’re part of the BYC flock!

There’s no wrong way to love your chickens (as long as they’re healthy and happy!). So, whether you scored “All Business” or “All Treats, All the Time,” we hope this gave you a few giggles—and maybe some ideas for your next chicken adventure.

Now it’s your turn—share your results below and tag a friend to take the quiz, too! Let’s see who’s keeping it classic and who’s rolling out the red carpet for their girls!

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1. A, I usually say "hi ladies!"

2. A, I don't give many treats and most of the treats they do get are scraps

3. C, I use deep litter so I don't have to do much cleaning too often

4. A, I don't dress up my pets in general, even my other animals the most I'll really do is a bow tie on a collar. Animals generally don't like wearing clothes and I feel no need to make them

5. C, I have a chair to sit in and several wind chimes

6. A, and even then I mostly just have stories rather than pictures as I don't usually have my phone on me out there

7. A, I have some basics to treat some of the more likely issue and I will be growing my first aid kit over time

8. B, all my birds have names (no back stories or voices though)

9. A, quarantine and figure out what's going on

10. A, can you really go wrong with a larger coop or run? An automatic waterer would be cool although I don't think given where my faucet is relative to my coop that's going to be happening (any hoses will have to be moved for mowing)

My score is 14 which makes me the practical poultry pro which makes sense, I tend to keep things simple

 

[Labsandchickens8]

17. I tend to be over the top when feeding - my girls get "salad" every day of fresh greens, sprouts, a little fruit and a red vegetable like red bell pepper or sweet potato - or space. I also want an additional big run and am building a day time tractor and movable chunnels. 5 untended but fenced acres sounds like chicken paradise but I can't have that so this is what I can do
They do all have names though and I pet the ones who like it.

 

[AMURPHY227]

I got a 21. Although the amount of time and effort and money I put into it feels like I would be the Chicken Spoiler Supreme




15–22 Points: The Balanced Beaker
You’ve found the sweet spot between function and fun. Your flock is well cared for, and you love to sprinkle in the occasional extra treat or coop upgrade. Chickens are livestock and loved ones!

 

[Themellowyellows]

I got 16!

 

[Mother of Chaos]

Weird..why is it illegal? Let's be honest, the treats you mentioned are basically kitchen scraps!

Not Shad, but my understanding from reading multiple discussions about this: it’s an uninformed over-reaction by UK government to mad cow disease (bovine spongiform encephalopathy.)

 

[kattabelly]

Not Shad, but my understanding from reading multiple discussions about this: it’s an uninformed over-reaction by UK government to mad cow disease (bovine spongiform encephalopathy.)

And also foot and mouth, I think? The 2001 outbreak was thought to be caused by infected or contaminated meat in pig swill.