do chickens talk back ?

[Mother-Hen-Michele]

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!

I have 4 nest boxes, but all of them want the same one box. Makes me wonder why I give up the floor space if they just want the one box

 

[featherhead007]

What new yorkers say!

New York subway:

 

[Liz Birdlover]

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

Chanel...she was originally in a nasty cage at an auction years ago. I have no idea exactly what breed she is (Buff Brahma mix?) but she has quite a wonderful personality, as do my Buff Orpingtons. She is an old lady but they respect her. They're all so huggable, I can't resist scooping up Everyone in my flock for hugs...luckily they all put up with me & seem to enjoy my attention. Love them so much

 

[Liz Birdlover]

This chick doesn’t do much talking!
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These chicks say "Heyyyyyyyyy"

(Remember Fonzi?)

 

[featherhead007]

These chicks say "Heyyyyyyyyy"

(Remember Fonzi?)

How can I ever forget “The Fonz”

 

[BelovedBirds]

Just yesterday I had a lovely conversation with my broody Black Australorp Ruth. I pried her off the nest and set her on the ground. As I petted the growling, angry, flattened pancake I talked to her about being broody on infertile eggs and how pretty she is and how I miss her beautiful dark brown eggs. I told her I didn't want to see her all skinny with her tummy bald. She started very sweetly clucking and closing her eyes.
I then gently patted her butt and told her to get back to work!

this sounds oh so much like my Dougie duck

 

[The Truth Is Out There]

These chicks say "Heyyyyyyyyy"

(Remember Fonzi?)

“Happy Days” communicating and Being with your chickens!

 

[KyCoop]

Ruth has since gotten back on her job. She broke her broody but went right into molting. Have mercy.
Someone else mentioned that chickens name us. Ruth's name for me is Giiiiiirl. She only says it when she sees me.

 

[Liz Birdlover]

How can I ever forget “The Fonz”

I know! I wish TV would offer more family friendly comedy again instead of the constant murder & mayhem drama.

 

[musikfan]

Mine only "talk to me" whenever I feed them. LOL..... But when I talk to them, they make definite eye contact with me . They see me coming and start running back and forth because they figure that I have treats for them.