Hen jumping on my back. Is this normal?

[brynnschicken]

I don't know if this is normal but this has never happened to me. So cute that your chicken does that. I had this baby rooster who liked climbing on shoulders though

 

[Oldegarlicshnapp]

I have a Speckled Sussex hen that likes to jump onto (and sometimes sit on) my back. Is this normal and should I keep letter her do it? I think of it as a way to bond.. but sometimes she does it when I don't expect!

My hen has done this at a younger age when she was tired. I could tell she found me safe and wanted to perch on my head for the night. So generally I think it’s just that they find you safe

 

[EEforMe]

I think it’s fine and just cute. They do it to me because they trust me and/or as a greeting. One evening silked EE jumped up on the back of my neck and started making a nest in my hair!! Of course it’s up to you if you like it or not.

 

[Texasclucker]

in my experience it means they REALLY like you i say she is fine what is not fine is if she is doing it aggressively which means she would peck you and be rude i say its fine if its fine with you

 

[SilkieChickii]

she sat on my shoulder recently. i dont know what to think about that.

 

[SilkieChickii]

she sat on my shoulder recently. i dont know what to think about that.

jumped onto my shoulder decided to sit there for a while. thought it was cute.

 

[SilkieChickii]

also. while rare, some of my other ladies jump on my back too. but only one time has one ever jumped onto my shoulder.