do chickens talk back ?

[Nyhillbillies]

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[Regina Larsen]

I know this may sound weird but do chickens talk back or talk with us? whenever mine see me (the ones that i raised from when they were baby chicks not the older ones in the flock) walk up to me and start making small clucking noises and look at me and like tilt their head or if I talk first they reply and they come up close and look at me and sometimes try to eat things off me or rub their beak on me or sit across me and do small clucking noises I can’t tell if this is normal for chickens or if they’re communicating something but advice would be super helpful ty the cockerels do this too not just the pullets if that helps

Definitely.

 

[Nyhillbillies]

 

[Kelster65]

Oh I know they're talking to me. My chicky girls love to stalk me slowly, look for treats, tell me everything the ducks are doing, take selfies with my phone (they love posing), peck me in the back (they swear my hair looks like something to eat). The ducks are likewise very vocal but lord help if I try to reach out and touch the babies I've raised. I've named one hen Karen because she always has to tattle on the others and express her opinion of what the dogs are doing and everything going on in the yard.

 

[micstrachan]

What a great subject! I’d say absolutely, 100% yes, they can talk to us. Bridge used to call me to let me know she wanted an escort across the road. I think all eight that I have tight now, ages two to six, talk to me, or at least greet me vocally, even the one who was raised by a broody.

 

[everyday_farmlife]

I couldn't help posting this photo of my barred rocks the pullet () on the left has plenty to say during their 2 week old photoshoot

 

[Liz Birdlover]

That bird, must be heard!

Bird is the Word!
Not a Nerd,
& Never Absurd,
The Bird must be Heard!
Won't call you a Turd,
But will have that Last Word!

 

[Liz Birdlover]

Oh yeah, the times I hear loud squabbling & squawking, I'm like wow never usually hear That Much, someone must be telling someone off, putting someone in their "pecking order" place. I'd better go see what all the hubbub is.
I go into the coop, and what do I see?
A bunch of whining hens all staring & standing around one nest box, clearly occupied, while there's another empty box right next to it...but no, they All Want THAT Particular Nestbox & They Want It NOW!
Even the Rooster comes in, lightfootedly steps into the box, gently steps over & around the fat hen squatting in there, he clucks softly, to her & the other hens, trying to diffuse the argument, perhaps trying to entice the Fat Lady out..Nope, he comes back out & Everyone resumes the cackling, whining symphony while Fat Lady Chanel puffs up even more & refuses to budge! She'll come out when she's good & ready & not 1 second sooner!

 

[ILoveDaffy]

Oh yeah, the times I hear loud squabbling & squawking, I'm like wow never usually hear That Much, someone must be telling someone off, putting someone in their "pecking order" place. I'd better go see what all the hubbub is.
I go into the coop, and what do I see?
A bunch of whining hens all staring & standing around one nest box, clearly occupied, while there's another empty box right next to it...but no, they All Want THAT Particular Nestbox & They Want It NOW!
Even the Rooster comes in, lightfootedly steps into the box, gently steps over & around the fat hen squatting in there, he clucks softly, to her & the other hens, trying to diffuse the argument, perhaps trying to entice the Fat Lady out..Nope, he comes back out & Everyone resumes the cackling, whining symphony while Fat Lady Chanel puffs up even more & refuses to budge! She'll come out when she's good & ready & not 1 second sooner!

You have beautiful chickens! I'm very partial to a gold hen as well.

 

[Mother-Hen-Michele]

If you were in a place where people spoke a language you do not, one of them walked up to you, looked you in the eyes and made sounds you do not understand, you would assume they were talking to you, I think the same logic holds. They certainly make eye contact when they have something to say

I sincerely hope it is true they are speaking, because I live in a remote area and my spouse just left to go moose hunting,l. He will be gone 13days/12nights, so most (hopefully not all, but that might be true) of my conversations will be hens&ducks. If they aren't talking to me, no one will be. If they make sounds in my direction I will be very happy to have a chat.


By the way, I once had a pair of turkeys (boy&girl) and they use to make a lovely little trilling sound to each other, like a duet when out foraging in the garden. It was really clear they were singing to each other, especially when deep inside the best spots where they could not see each other. I guess it helps to know your 'mate' is safe and where they are so you can feel their presence. It was very moving how much they communicated with each other and with us.