Flock Coming When Called (Video)

[micstrachan]

How do you call your flock in from freeranging? Or do you? I usually let them stay out until they put themselves to bed, but occasionally need to call them in early (tonight I had company and I don’t leave my flock out unattended... lots of predators.) To get them in early, I do this...

 

[cavemanrich]

I guess I use the universal,,, Cheep,cheep,cheep,cheep,cheep,cheep. My mom did same. I usually bring a treat as well. (bread crumbs work well)
When I'm feeding my squirrels, I usually keep repeating, Here cutie pie,,, got some food for you,,, here cutie pie,,,got some food for you..
They don't really understand the language, but the tone of my voice is something they can remember, and the resulting action associated with it. They never run away.
Same with the chickens, they can associate a sound to action that will occur.

 

[TeenageRooster's Dad]

Meh... my girls pop out of the bushes the second we open the patio door... lol... to be fair, I'm usually carrying food out... for them.. and some for me

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Pretty much the same here. I say, "chick, chick." Shake my can of treats. Tell them, "time to go in".
Of course, if they are in their run and hear the side door of the garage open, they are running to the edge to see if I am coming over to them especially at certain times of the day.
For the ducks, I say, "duckies"....followed by the same pattern.
Why do our voices get higher pitched when we do this?

 

[CCUK]

Chickens are so gullible when it comes to food! I just shout 'chickens' shake a bowl and they come running!

 

[micstrachan]

But don’t you just love it?! I would enjoy seeing videos of other flocks running when called.

 

[Lady Lionheart]

I do this too, but one of my pullets have decided that they like to be out more then they like treats! Not sure if she is the lowest on the pecking order or just the smartest! I have to go pick her up every time lol

 

[Trux]

Here chicky chicky as I shake the meal worm bag

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

I grab my bag of mealworms and they come running I also call chickens before I give them mealworms.
My friend calls chick-chick-chicken to round up her flock.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

I love watching them all come when called! ♥ So sweet!