how did chickens get the name "peeps"

[jbirds2012]

i was wondering how chickens started getting called "peeps" i figured since im chillin with them i might as well know the history.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

 

[loanwizard]

Ummm.... , maybe cause that's how they sound? That's how they roll, them and their peeps

 

[jbirds2012]

thats what my husband said, but i thought i'd get a second opinion.

 

[loanwizard]

I don't know it to be true.... I was just being a smart alec!

 

[sourland]

I don't know it to be true.... I was just being a smart alec!

Every now and then a 'smart alec' can be right on the money.