All the books I've read say NO to putting chickens around your face, and I tell my grandsons not to. But I can't help it! Before I realize it, I'm snuggling and kissing my chickens! They are just so precious! I love it when they look straight into my eyes, even though I know they could peck my eyes if they wanted to. I guess that is 'living dangerously'...and, unless something happens, I will probably continue! I love giving my girls a peck on the chick!
Some of my chickens get jeolous of each other if I am giving one attentiion and not the others. I have about 4 that do the vying for petsies thing. They jump up on the perch inside the run and wait their turns. I pick each one up, give them some chin scratches, some words of loving endearment, and a squeeze, then move on to the next. Thank goodness all 20 of them aren't so friendly or I would neveer get out of the run.... wait! I never leave there NOW!
I also tell them tey are the most beautiful girl (each one is the MOST beautiful, but they don't know I tell them ALL that) Then I thank them for their gorgeous eggs.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE my chickens too! My friends think I'm crazy, but I've slowly turned the DH into a chicken nerd as well, but he won't admit it. He picks them up and carries them around too.