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BO likes to stand on MY foot

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by gymbeau, Nov 16, 2009.

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  1. Nov 16, 2009 #1
    gymbeau

    gymbeau Out Of The Brooder

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    What is this behavior? Is it a territorial thing, like claiming me as
    her own. A few days ago, she kept rubbing against my leg and trying
    to get into my lap when I sat down. I wound up carrying her around for
    a bit while she rubbed her head against my chest. Sounds sweet and all,
    but I bet there is an 'instinctual' explanation.
     
  3. Nov 16, 2009 #2
    OpheliaChick

    OpheliaChick Out Of The Brooder

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    Awwww. [​IMG] That's so cute. My White Bearded Silkie hen, Dim, likes to be picked up and cuddled but doesn't come seeking it.
     
  5. Nov 16, 2009 #3
    hen-thusiast

    hen-thusiast Chillin' With My Peeps

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    That's cute, she sounds like a cat. I wish ours did that. [​IMG] I'm sure it's just her way of showing affection or something.
     
  7. Nov 16, 2009 #4
    Countedsorrow

    Countedsorrow Out Of The Brooder

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    Two of my chooks stand on my feet while I peg out the washing (one foot each),
    they get a free ride while I walk around - sort of like when a kid stands on her parents feet to dance. [​IMG]

    You are probably right about territory though as the two chooks that do it are the two queen bees...
     
  9. Nov 16, 2009 #5
    teach1rusl

    teach1rusl Love My Chickens

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    Well now you ruined it for me....lol...I thought they just liked me!! [​IMG] I'm holding on to my belief that it's because they like me, because they don't do it to DH [​IMG]
     
  11. Nov 16, 2009 #6
    Uzuri

    Uzuri Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Dude, I have a Java that does that, too. Only because I rather move about a lot, I end up standing on HER feet just as often.

    As you can probably guess, she comes out on the short end of the deal.
     
  13. Nov 16, 2009 #7
    jojo54

    jojo54 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Quote:We need pics of your fuzzy slippers! [​IMG]
     
  15. Nov 16, 2009 #8
    xC0000005

    xC0000005 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Mine do the same thing. In the lap, on the feet. We raised them in the living room and they got used to hopping right out and into our laps. As adults they don't get that that's no longer standard.
     

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