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Squeak toy sound made by my Australorp

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by PlymouthRocker, Oct 11, 2009.

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  1. Oct 11, 2009 #1
    PlymouthRocker

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    Several times today I heard one of my Australorp pullets make a sound like a baby's or pet's squeaky toy. This this odd? Normal? I was bemused.
     
  3. Oct 11, 2009 #2
    ThePamperedPullet

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    Ours will do that at times when they have to sneeze.
     
  5. Oct 11, 2009 #3
    mmtillman

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    Yes...I have been hearing a strange squeaky sound coming from my hens...they all seem to do it at times....very amusing indeed! [​IMG]
     
  7. Oct 11, 2009 #4
    crazyhen

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    I only hear it from my young practicing roos. LOL. Gloria Jean
     
  9. Oct 11, 2009 #5
    Jen4

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    we hear this too and we were thinking it must be a sneeze, [​IMG]
     
  11. Oct 12, 2009 #6
    evonne

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    i heard that for the first time a few weeks ago and thought what the hell??? investigated to find my leghorn making hte noise and then shaking her head..... i think it's hilarious... funnier that she seems to get the shivers after sneezing just like i do...
     

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