chickens can tell between people?

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

Mine not only recognize people but the jackets they wear also.

AND the sound of their voices. I wore my husbands work jacket outside because it was close to zero out and when I walked down their they all went crazy! Than I talked to them and they all came out from under the coop.
When it comes to voices, my brother in law come over to visit and he walked down with my dad to see the chickens. Not one of them come out from under the coop because they heard him talking (he's got a really loud voice) and they were scared of him.

As soon as he left they come running out.

 

[rubyv67]

I have talked to every animal I've ever owned, just as if they are human. May be my imagination, but they all seem to understand just what I'm saying. Of course it has to be simple, like for a child. But I never underestimate their ability.Or maybe I'm just one of those weirdos.

 

[ams3651]

I also say yes, when mine were allowed to free range they usually came running when they saw me, but not my older son.

 

[eeiko321]

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lol ill keep that in mind
rofl!

are u sure its not your imagination?

 

[chickensducks&agoose]

My chickens run away from my children, pester my husband when he's working, and full on charge me. I have one buff orp. who actually sprints to me whenever i go outside, even if it's just to get in the car, or get out of the car... she seems hungrier than my other hens, or just more determined to get first snacks...

 

[chickenannie]

My turkeys can tell the difference between people. The other day 3 of my Bourbon Red hens were sounding an alarm and here it was our neighbor, who they normally like, but he was dressed in leather motorcycle gear with helmet and they were acting like he was an intruder. It was hilarious to witness.

 

[Dill]

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So do I. I talk to all my pets and that's I think why they are so smart.

 

[Guinea Goonie]

Sure do. My chickens know exactly who feeds them and waters them. They follow me around the yard and in the morning expect the waterer to be filled, the feed hanger filled, the ground strewn with fresh scratch and lastly one of them gets picked up every morning for an examination. I can never catch the guineas, so it usually is a silkie or a polish. I check for frost bite and general health, eyes, mouth, legs and vent. It takes but a few seconds and tells me if there may be a problem in the flock. The unlucky chicken then gets a special treat (a piece of bread) and off they go for a day of free range and fun.

 

[esjro]

Absolutely! Though they remember you better if you bring food.