people with house chickens

[PBGGG]

GD91, I am so sorry for your loss!

 

[Chickie Momma]

They are so funny. Lovem all! Cheep and Peep were born a day apart. They are the same sex....whatever that will be lol They are 1 month old this week
Thank you I think they are pretty stinkin cute too

 

[Chickie Momma]

GD91 I am truly sorry for your loss. I have had my share in the last 6 months lost 2 of the sweetest hens.

 

[PhantomChikkinz]

"Have you seen my other leg?"

 

[aoxa]

Penny enjoying her time in the house. My wife ordered me to buy a chicken diaper because she has fell in love. Penny follows her all over - even to the bathroom. She stole her pizza for lunch lol

 

[PhantomChikkinz]

I know that look..

"This is my couch now. The dog can share, but only because I say!"

Beautiful bird!

 

[MaddiesMum]

Penny enjoying her time in the house. My wife ordered me to buy a chicken diaper because she has fell in love. Penny follows her all over - even to the bathroom. She stole her pizza for lunch lol

This is too sweet for words! Hooray for another spoiled indoor birdy! How long has she been part of the indoor family for?

 

[aoxa]

This is too sweet for words! Hooray for another spoiled indoor birdy! How long has she been part of the indoor family for?

Since Monday the 17th

 

[duckncover]

Frizzle is finally starting to make progress with clicker training. I am working with her to peck the end of a stick in return for a treat. This is called targeting. It can be used to lure her to a certain spot without food among other things. She is also following me around now and sometimes responds when I call her over. She is laying an egg every other day. She really is a cool companion. I have a big summer planned for us. Lots of adventures ahead!

On a separate note does anyone know how long bantam hens live? And if being a house chicken affects their lifespan? Just curious because it's something I haven't really thought of.

 

[PhantomChikkinz]

Frizzle is finally starting to make progress with clicker training. I am working with her to peck the end of a stick in return for a treat. This is called targeting. It can be used to lure her to a certain spot without food among other things. She is also following me around now and sometimes responds when I call her over. She is laying an egg every other day. She really is a cool companion. I have a big summer planned for us. Lots of adventures ahead! 

On a separate note does anyone know how long bantam hens live? And if being a house chicken affects their lifespan? Just curious because it's something I haven't really thought of.

That's awesome! Definitely keep us posted on how it goes. I'm interested in doing this myself.

As far as the lifespan of bantam hens, from what I've read, being a house chicken dramatically increases their longevity (less chance of falling to predators, parasites, etc.). I know of people on here who have had indoor chickens live over 10 years.