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Jennifer
Apparently you did not read a little further down on this post. You will have read that I didn't actually haul off and kick her across the yard. As stated it was a: put my foot under her, lift and toss her a little. I am new to chickens and when I had a chicken biting (sometimes drawing blood), I did what I thought was right. For 3 days I poked her when she bit me. After that, I came here for help. I have recieved great advice and learned that what I was doing was actually agging her on. So before you become judgemental, maybe you should read a little further. Anyone who knows me on this site, knows how much I love and spoil my hens. And of course I took the advice of others here. I have 2 little girls that were also getting bitten by her and initially did what I thought was right. When she was coming at me so aggressively that last time, and I did toss her, I felt horrible. I immediately came in here to ask for help since this is new to me. Maybe think twice before you respond to someone who was asking for help, especially if you have no help to offer.
I did read it all , and of course it was a gentle kick. Im sure your didnt act like an enraged phsycho , but even a "little" boot could injure a bird upon landing...and as i said im glad you took the advice of others because They had some great techniques. And as far as not being able to post if you dont have "good advice" , Its an open forum... I think that not kicking or hitting animals infront of children is great advice.
We all make mistakes. I commend you for seeking an alternative
You are correct Jennifer in that we all make mistakes. I am far from perfect in all aspects of life. You are right that this is an open forum, but your response was neither kind nor offering of any help when relating to the problem of the aggressive chicken. There is a big difference between offering "advice" and offering "criticism". And again, I stand in my original response that your judgment (and criticism) was neither helpful, kind or productive. When someone is asking for help, if you have none to offer, then you should keep your counterproductive judgement to yourself. I realize that by posting here, I am potentially open game, but that does not mean that I'm going to sit back and say nothing.
Jennifer
Apparently you did not read a little further down on this post. You will have read that I didn't actually haul off and kick her across the yard. As stated it was a: put my foot under her, lift and toss her a little. I am new to chickens and when I had a chicken biting (sometimes drawing blood), I did what I thought was right. For 3 days I poked her when she bit me. After that, I came here for help. I have recieved great advice and learned that what I was doing was actually agging her on. So before you become judgemental, maybe you should read a little further. Anyone who knows me on this site, knows how much I love and spoil my hens. And of course I took the advice of others here. I have 2 little girls that were also getting bitten by her and initially did what I thought was right. When she was coming at me so aggressively that last time, and I did toss her, I felt horrible. I immediately came in here to ask for help since this is new to me. Maybe think twice before you respond to someone who was asking for help, especially if you have no help to offer.
I did read it all , and of course it was a gentle kick. Im sure your didnt act like an enraged phsycho , but even a "little" boot could injure a bird upon landing...and as i said im glad you took the advice of others because They had some great techniques. And as far as not being able to post if you dont have "good advice" , Its an open forum... I think that not kicking or hitting animals infront of children is great advice.
We all make mistakes. I commend you for seeking an alternative
You are correct Jennifer in that we all make mistakes. I am far from perfect in all aspects of life. You are right that this is an open forum, but your response was neither kind nor offering of any help when relating to the problem of the aggressive chicken. There is a big difference between offering "advice" and offering "criticism". And again, I stand in my original response that your judgment (and criticism) was neither helpful, kind or productive. When someone is asking for help, if you have none to offer, then you should keep your counterproductive judgement to yourself. I realize that by posting here, I am potentially open game, but that does not mean that I'm going to sit back and say nothing.
