Chickens don’t like Carhartt

[Angelfishie]

Fall has arrived in our area, and I’m fairly intolerant, mainly of the wind. So, this afternoon I put on my big, bulky Carhartt jacket to go change the chicken water. At the time I didn’t understand what was going on, but they went bonkers, two of them even flying into the fence head first, the majority running away as fast as they could.

Later I stepped out on the porch without the coat and they seemed normal. I figure it had to be the coat. So, at scratch time (time to go back to the pen) I put on the coat again. I practically had to beg them to come get their ration of scratch.

Once they figured out I wasn’t a monster they trickled into the pen. Normally they’ll eat from my hand but most of them wouldn’t get near me.

I was fairly entertained by the whole deal (except the flying head first into the fence) and now understand why we call people “chicken” when they’re scared.

 

[BGcoop]

 

[HAPPYCHICKENLADY17]

Fall has arrived in our area, and I’m fairly intolerant, mainly of the wind. So, this afternoon I put on my big, bulky Carhartt jacket to go change the chicken water. At the time I didn’t understand what was going on, but they went bonkers, two of them even flying into the fence head first, the majority running away as fast as they could.

Later I stepped out on the porch without the coat and they seemed normal. I figure it had to be the coat. So, at scratch time (time to go back to the pen) I put on the coat again. I practically had to beg them to come get their ration of scratch.

Once they figured out I wasn’t a monster they trickled into the pen. Normally they’ll eat from my hand but most of them wouldn’t get near me.

I was fairly entertained by the whole deal (except the flying head first into the fence) and now understand why we call people “chicken” when they’re scared.

that is too funny....i have a pair of rubber shoes i wear in the run...some of my girls dont like them, they just peck and peck them...but if i change to a different pair they dont even go near them.....

 

[DiYMama540]

Oh that is too funny! Cold hasn't quite struck here but I imagine I'll be having the same problems when I come out in a coat and heavier boots! I'll try to refrain from the Carhartt though...maybe Columbia??

 

[Chickassan]

Just wait until you buy a rain slicker...oh my word.
I just get wet, it isn't worth the cackle hassle.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Anything different can freak them out. I'm the "Big Blue Hen" because I usually wear a blue apron when I go out among them, so they'll recognize me. Goofy birds. ... (I'm not sure the BLs ever will, though!)

 

[pennyJo1960]

Yes well I have a bright yellow slicker even my cockerel freaked had to hang it out there for a day for them to not go nuts crazy

 

[mdquilts]

Don’t even think about using an umbrella near them. Trust me.

 

[HeyHo]

Don’t even think about using an umbrella near them. Trust me.

Hahaha. Good tip!

 

[Trish1974]

Just wait until you buy a rain slicker...oh my word.

YES! Been there, done that!