When I play music, my chicks freeze

[Strategic Chicken]

Hi. I just got 3 one week old chicks. They are living happily in my brooder. However, every time I go to practice piano, the chicks freeze. What is happening? Should I stop playing piano while the chicks are around? Thank you and all answers are appreciated.

 

[Sussex19]

I agree with the above, and I would have thought they would get used to it after a while.
However, if they don't maybe it would be best to avoid playing when they are nearby.

 

[Tonyroo]

Chicks and adults like repetitive actions on your part, so if that's what you do regularly they will get use to it and maybe they may enjoy it or it will be background noise to them.

 

[BeetaLiK]

I agree with the above, and I would have thought they would get used to it after a while.
However, if they don't maybe it would be best to avoid playing when they are nearby.

It won't do anything to them, they will get use to it.

 

[Shadrach]

Hi. I just got 3 one week old chicks. They are living happily in my brooder. However, every time I go to practice piano, the chicks freeze. What is happening? Should I stop playing piano while the chicks are around? Thank you and all answers are appreciated.

It's that word practice that has me worried.

 

[Shadrach]

Chicks and adults like repetitive actions on your part, so if that's what you do regularly they will get use to it and maybe they may enjoy it or it will be background noise to them.

I never got used to my sister practicing the violin.

 

[CatLoverLu]

My brother plays his drums near our chickens, and they have gotten used to them. So I think your hens will get used to the piano over time .

 

[GRAMGRAM97]

My opinion is that they actually LIKE hearing the music. I know mine respond to different songs. Chickens love music. Keep playing. You'll soon learn which songs are their favorites.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Hi. I just got 3 one week old chicks. They are living happily in my brooder. However, every time I go to practice piano, the chicks freeze. What is happening? Should I stop playing piano while the chicks are around? Thank you and all answers are appreciated.

Welcome to BYC!

Essentially chicks freeze at anything they think is a predator (if not already being chased).. motion attracts attention. They usually also pipe down and stay quiet.

But ultimately when they see nothing happens they will become familiar with and expect it. They are cautious but curious and usually quickly recover.

My 4 week old chicks have been making day trips outside for about 2 weeks now.. they've already adjusting to the dogs barking and running past and also to the occasional high pitched very loud circular saw (and impact driver) being used to build their new coop.

Get them used to YOUR life NOW.. don't stop playing! Maybe one of them is like Elton John, Billy Joel, Beethoven, or Mozart, etc.. pausing to remember their past life.

Pics (or video) of them watching you play, welcome!

 

[FattySmough]

I never got used to my sister practicing the violin.

screeeEEEECH

That's what learning a stringed instrument sounds like.