Walking the Chicken Part 2

[Lord_Cluckers]

Ok. As previously stated in my last topic, I have had trouble getting my chickens to walk around in a harness on a leash. One person suggested strawberries as a treat to get them going. I tried it, and they became slightly more active. Now the problem is getting them to go in the right direction.

 

[cposz]

Pardon my ignorance, but why would you want to walk your chicken with a harness and leash?

 

[007Dawn]

You put a chicken on a leash?

Why?

My chickens will follow me regardless but I don't walk them down the street. Sorry.

 

[Lord_Cluckers]

Well, I like taking my dog out with me when my parents force me outside. So I thought about how it would be to take one of my chickens on a walk. I just want something else to keep me company outside since my dog tends to run away the second i drop the leash. Besides. There are many people who take their chickens out on walks. This is the system that I am following: http://www.americansilkiebantamclub.org/harness_leash.htm

 

[Mahonri]

To each his own!


Is your chickens name "Matilda"? Then you could WALTZ with her!

 

[bawkbawkbawk]

I think it's a great idea

and just read about someone who walks their chicken every evening.

Keep us posted on your progress!

 

[Baymen Moe]

Maybe some blinders so all they see is the strawberry?

 

[AboutSixPounds]

I think that's very cool, teaching a chicken to walk on a leash. Patience, perseverance, and lots of treats would be my method. Just like a dog.

I used to see a guy every day at the Public Market in Seattle who had his cat on a leash. The cat walked alongside him just like a dog. Seemed to really enjoy being out and about, too. If a cat can do it, why not a chicken?

Good luck!

 

[mtnhomechick]

I think it's rather cool. And I believe with enough training, any animal can be taught. Will you teach it to sit up? Roll over? Speak?

 

[Up-the-Creek]

My DH has been talking about this too,...he wants to take his rooster for walks,..at our local flea market on Sunday mornings! He says if people can bring their dogs to the flea market,..he can bring his rooster. What logic,bless his heart.

(He will be going to the flea market alone

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