This is also the way I feel about it and try to explain to to people sometimes. Nobody seems to realize just how affectionate chickens can be! I've had cockatiels/lovebirds etc in the past and they were always grouchy, I'm sure it would be different if they were hand raised but still, Maddie was the sweetest little bird I've ever met! Most parrots won't lay down to cuddle on your chest , plus a nip from a chicken isn't going to remove any section of your finger/face haha!Awww, poor little thingLooks like she's plenty comfy on that couch, though!
A year ago, if someone told me I'd have chickens living indoors with me as pets, I'd laugh at them and think they were missing a few brain cells. Now I do the same with people who question why I do.
The thing I keep coming back to, is the fact that you can spend $2,500+ for an exotic bird that will be fragile, unbearably noisy, play favorites, potentially be unpredictable, and at some point will likely harm you or one of your other pets with that weapon of a beak.
OR
You can (in most cases) spend less than $10 on a little chicken to raise, spoil, cuddle up with, and love to your heart's content. Sure, the chickens don't speak English, but they sure seem to want and appreciate affection a lot more than a Macaw!
