Why is my chicken crouching when i come?

[chickentrains]

I don't even care for a chicken in my lap anyways, they are muddy and they poop on top of eachother. I like sitting in my yard while my chickens are near me clucking along.

 

[black_cat]

I haven't really read through, but to answer what seems to be the main points here:
Chickens, mainly hens, will squat 'crouch', as they reach sexual maturity. They do the same thing for a rooster to mate them. For me, it just makes them easier to pick up.
Not all chickens will be friendly.
If they are socialized as much as possible from a young age, they'll be much likely to be more friendly towards humans, as well as easier to handle. If chickens aren't well socialized, they will be skittish and hard to interact with. If you have skittish chickens, they can be socialized with time and patience. When I got my girls (as adults) they were terrified of every move I made. Yesterday, I had to give one a bath and was able to do so with no trouble. However, some hens (e.g. my Tillie, a white leghorn) just don't like being handled, and it isn't really fair to force it.

 

[OmnipotentOrpington]

I don't even care for a chicken in my lap anyways, they are muddy and they poop on top of eachother. I like sitting in my yard while my chickens are near me clucking along.

True, it seems they save their cecal poop (aka EXPLOSIVE DIARRHEA) JUST for when they sit on my lap.

 

[chickentrains]

True, it seems they save their cecal poop (aka EXPLOSIVE DIARRHEA) JUST for when they sit on my lap.

bahah, mine have dirty feet and icky feathers. I don't really care for them up in my lap. I noticed after Nel had already hopped up on me and made herself comfortable, she had poop smeared all down her back.. Blegh..

 

[tiho_prskalo]

I'm sorry, but this is going nowhere. You have to accept this. I can't help you any further.

Let's see other answers...








Rooster: I am gonna end this man's whole career

 

[tiho_prskalo]

I don't even care for a chicken in my lap anyways, they are muddy and they poop on top of eachother. I like sitting in my yard while my chickens are near me clucking along.

For me, i care everything

 

[tiho_prskalo]

I haven't really read through, but to answer what seems to be the main points here:
Chickens, mainly hens, will squat 'crouch', as they reach sexual maturity. They do the same thing for a rooster to mate them. For me, it just makes them easier to pick up.
Not all chickens will be friendly.
If they are socialized as much as possible from a young age, they'll be much likely to be more friendly towards humans, as well as easier to handle. If chickens aren't well socialized, they will be skittish and hard to interact with. If you have skittish chickens, they can be socialized with time and patience. When I got my girls (as adults) they were terrified of every move I made. Yesterday, I had to give one a bath and was able to do so with no trouble. However, some hens (e.g. my Tillie, a white leghorn) just don't like being handled, and it isn't really fair to force it.

Can i somehow tame the not socialized chickens (including what you everything mentioned like "they will be skittish and hard to interact with")?

 

[tiho_prskalo]

True, it seems they save their cecal poop (aka EXPLOSIVE DIARRHEA) JUST for when they sit on my lap.

Really? I never knew that! O:

 

[tiho_prskalo]

I'm sorry, but this is going nowhere. You have to accept this. I can't help you any further.

Then, why? Just why? Just what i can do with them? Give them more treats then pick up (that always works for God's sake!)!

 

[tiho_prskalo]

If you want an animal that is guaranteed to love you, a well bred dog of a friendly breed would be a better choice than a chicken.

Nooooo dogs! But thanks for the proposal! Are you

sure about that?