MJ's little flock

[rjohns39]

Good evening folks

 

[Grammy60]

Good morning/evening MJ and everyone

 

[Shadrach]

Another one who is under my feet a lot.

 

[MaryJanet]

Another one who is under my feet a lot.
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I recall Sandy was always underfoot too. I figured when she was a chick she probably only socialised with other chicks and humans. So, she may have patterned to human more than chicks raised by hens. It's all hypothesizing of course.

 

[rjohns39]

Good evening folks

 

[Grammy60]

Good morning/evening MJ and everyone

 

[RoyalChick]

I recall Sandy was always underfoot too. I figured when she was a chick she probably only socialised with other chicks and humans. So, she may have patterned to human more than chicks raised by hens. It's all hypothesizing of course.

Diana and Maggie are always underfoot. I have perfected the shuffle walk but I still tread on them from time to time.
The good thing about Dotty is she is always behind pecking my ankles, so unless I step backwards she is safe from me squashing her.

 

[Shadrach]

I recall Sandy was always underfoot too. I figured when she was a chick she probably only socialised with other chicks and humans. So, she may have patterned to human more than chicks raised by hens. It's all hypothesizing of course.

In my case I think it's because they know I've got food. Be lovely to think they all adore me.
There does come a point though that a bond not so food dependant can be established. Some of the hens that gather around the chair where I sit are not after food.
What exactly it is that I provide in such cases I doubt I will ever be sure of.

 

[RoyalChick]

In my case I think it's because they know I've got food. Be lovely to think they all adore me.
There does come a point though that a bond not so food dependant can be established. Some of the hens that gather around the chair where I sit are not after food.
What exactly it is that I provide in such cases I doubt I will ever be sure of.

In my case I think it's because they know I've got food. Be lovely to think they all adore me.
There does come a point though that a bond not so food dependant can be established. Some of the hens that gather around the chair where I sit are not after food.
What exactly it is that I provide in such cases I doubt I will ever be sure of.

Protection and safety is one thing. My Princesses will use much more of their pasture when I sit outside in it than when they can’t see me.

 

[LozzyR]

In my case I think it's because they know I've got food. Be lovely to think they all adore me.
There does come a point though that a bond not so food dependant can be established. Some of the hens that gather around the chair where I sit are not after food.
What exactly it is that I provide in such cases I doubt I will ever be sure of.

I had my ISA girls come hang out with me when they were finished free-ranging one time.