Holding Hens

[calebc311]

What's the best way to hold a chicken for the chicken's comfort?

 

[heartsizedfarm]

I'd like to know too, so I'm joining in. I've seen handlers catch them by the legs, but it never looked really comfortable, or not to sound silly, respectful, so I'm hoping there are other ways. Great question!

 

[SavageDestiny]

My girls like it if I pick them up and hold them between my body and one arm, holding the wings closed. That leaves one hand free to give neck scritches, feel the crop, or look at their feet/beaks/wattles/etc. Tillie actually likes to be held on her back like a baby and get tummy scritches.

 

[heartsizedfarm]

My girls like it if I pick them up and hold them between my body and one arm, holding the wings closed. That leaves one hand free to give neck scritches, feel the crop, or look at their feet/beaks/wattles/etc. Tillie actually likes to be held on her back like a baby and get tummy scritches.

Tillie has absolutely fabulous feathers. Looks well loved.

 

[SavageDestiny]

Tillie has absolutely fabulous feathers. Looks well loved.

Thank you! She's such a nice girl.

 

[calebc311]

Thank you! She's such a nice girl.

What breed is she??

 

[SavageDestiny]

What breed is she??

I was told she was an Ameraucana, but I'm pretty sure she's an Easter Egger. Her coloring is really beautiful though!

This is her next to my Wyandotte hen.