How do you name a chicken?

[gullinkambe]

I usually start with a theme, but ultimately pick ones that "feels right" when I call them out loud.

And usually only half gets proper names, and the rest gets identifying nicknames based on looks or behavior. I'm nothing if not inconsistent!

 

[AntiqueB]

All of my Barred Plymouth Rock hens are named Pocahontas because they are Plymouth Rocks and my barred rock rooster is named John Smith

We saw a flock at a B&B in Williamsburg, VA, where all the girls were named Marie (but with different middle names). I don't know how useful those middle names were; all the chickens were Welsummers or GLWs!

 

[Outgoing Orpingtons]

I’m the namer of cats and hens in our family. My favorite little hen was the runt and I called her Lil’ Bit. Her sisters are Pixie, Trixie, Lolly, Spark, Maxi and Felix (I just realized I’ve got a thing for the x’s ).
I’ve got two old girls who I rescued from the shelter (nearly 10 years old!) and the first was Dumplin and the other is Darlin.

I have an very pretty Ameraucana hen named Pixie.

 

[BlueO]

Not sure if this counts with waterfowl?