Do chicken recognize their owners?

[theoldchick]

Mine know who feeds them.

 

[ChicKat]

I think that they do know their owner....the one who brings feed, water and treats.....and they will come running. They will be cautious around others until they are sure that the others are also bringers of treats. Chickens are soooo smart. :O)

 

[theoldchick]

Mine know who feeds them.

 

[Chiko]

She's so cute!

 

[TheJadeChicken]

My girls come running to most anyone who comes in the yard thinking they are going to get treats (they are very spoiled!!). Do you give treats? If not try BOSS in a cup, they will learn to recognize the shaking of the cup and probably come running to who ever has it. Good luck and can't wait to see other responses.

What is BOSS?? Black Oil Sunflower Seeds?

 

[Chiko]

What is BOSS?? Black Oil Sunflower Seeds?

Yep

 

[Aschenfire]

Mine know who feeds them.

That face is adorable! I soooooo need some JG's LOL!

 

[Sparklewina]

I heard that chickens can recognize other chickens in a flock of hundreds, so it makes sense they recognize people.

 

[Aschenfire]

Mine know me for sure..they are very wary with other people, and very friendly with me. I have no doubt that they can recognize people.

 

[Leavingegypt]

Mine certainly know my voice. They free range on an acre and even when deep in bushes, around the corner of the house out of eyesight- they come running when I call "Chick-a-doodles!"