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what does it mean when my chickens try to eat me?

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by chickchick, Dec 13, 2007.

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  1. Dec 13, 2007 #1
    chickchick

    chickchick In the Brooder

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    Every time I'm out in the garden with the chickens, they all peck at me. They peck at my legs, and nip at my coat, sometimes if I am wearling thin clothes it hurts!

    Anyone know what this means????

    I hope they don't think I am a predator, we adore the chickens, but I'm not so sure they all adore us in return.....

    Any thoughts?
     
  2. Dec 13, 2007 #2
    mdbucks

    mdbucks Cooped Up

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    I would have to guess they think you are bringing them treets, and are not sure where the treets stop and you body begins.

    Or it may mean your chickens think you look like a piece of Corn.. [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  3. Dec 13, 2007 #3
    rooster-red

    rooster-red Here comes the Rooster

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    They're hungry? [​IMG]
     
  4. Dec 13, 2007 #4
    hsm5grls

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    My partridge rocks are by far my peckiest chickens. oddly though they are the first ones to jump in my lap for attention so I say they are love pecks LOL [​IMG]
     
  5. Dec 13, 2007 #5
    speckledhen

    speckledhen Intentional Solitude

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    I have several who pull at my jeans when they want to be picked up; unfortunately, sometimes, they get a little skin with the denim, LOL.
     
  6. Dec 13, 2007 #6
    Redfeathers

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    Two of my girls do that. I think it's their way of saying "look at me! feed me first" they are the most friendly as well...so I think it's a communication thing they do.
     
  7. Dec 13, 2007 #7
    Cuban Longtails

    Cuban Longtails Flock Mistress

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    Mine do that when they want something to eat, because they know I'm the one that brings them food.
     
  8. Dec 13, 2007 #8
    Arklady

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    How many birds do you have and how much per bird are you feeding them. Also what are you feeding them?

    Arklady
     
  9. Dec 13, 2007 #9
    Crazy4Chicks

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    I have a Buff Rock that does that everytime I am in the run - she does not want to be picked - just wants the treats before everyone else ! so now I make it a habit to make sure I have blue jeans so so at least they are thicker and give alittle protection. I made the mistake of sitting in a chair in the run and Miss Peaches keep pulling at my jeans - she managed to put a hole in my pants !!
    Oh well at least I know they are not afraid of me LOL



    HAPPY HOLIDAYS
    Julie
     
  10. Dec 13, 2007 #10
    chickchick

    chickchick In the Brooder

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    I have 6 birds, they have all day access to a feeder with organic layer pellets and mixed in with some crumble chick feed. I dose out heardy size scoops of 5 grain scratch in the am and whenever I go out I usually give them some more. They play all day in the backyard, eating all sorts of cover crops I planted for them, bugs and grass.

    They don't eat the food in the feeder much, I often have to toss it once it gets old or when I see their poop in it.


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