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purring chickens?

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by chickenma, Sep 21, 2008.

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  1. Sep 21, 2008 #1
    chickenma

    chickenma Songster

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    My oldest daughter was petting our two araucanas yesterday, and she claims that whenever she stroked it, it 'purred'. Is this regular for a chicken?[​IMG] somebody help me figure this out![​IMG]
     
  2. Sep 21, 2008 #2
    chickiebaby

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    Only the special ones, and only the specialest chicken-petters. But yup.
     
  3. Sep 21, 2008 #3
    MissPrissy

    MissPrissy Crowing Premium Member

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    Yes, they purr and coo and growl and make lots of different noises to signify their moods and to communicate.

    You should see my big roosters when they are cooing to baby chicks or 'talking' to their girls and showing them where and what to eat.

    Chicken noises are comforting and soothing to me - even the crowing.
     
  4. Sep 21, 2008 #4
    chickenma

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    thanks![​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  5. Sep 21, 2008 #5
    holliewould

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    Mine hissed yesterday. Seriously hissed. All mad about her nest box.
     
  6. Sep 21, 2008 #6
    debilorrah

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    My BO purrs at me when I pet her. And the roo gets so mad!!! He cracks me up.
     
  7. Sep 21, 2008 #7
    danischi24

    danischi24 Loves naked pets 9 Years

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    My silkies always purr when I stroke them- I LOVE silkies!
     
  8. Sep 22, 2008 #8
    cmom

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    Purring = Happy.
     

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