Not sure if this is both or other...
Chickenwise everybirdy here gets named. They also get treats and cuddles and attention (sitting in laps, getting neck scratches, etc).
They are companions, entertainment, workers, and... food. The meat birds will get as much spoiling as we can manage in their 7 weeks. We truly love them while they’re here.
The layers will be around a lot longer, but their job is still to provide food. At the end of egg-laying, they’ll probably be eaten or rehomed. (Except Strawberry will probably be kept on as senior hen when we raise new layers.)