#chicken behavior

Chickens can name their owners and use specific vocalizations when seeing them.

Waa Waa Buk Buk!

(I just got off work)

I have a Red Comet hen that’s at the top of the pecking order eating a lot of the other bird’s feather right now. We’ve put out extra oyster shell and have layer feed out for them, but I think it’s a habit more than a nutritional need for her.

The Salmon Faveroles have COMPLETELY lost their beards due to plucking, and are now starting to love feathers down their chest and on their heads. My rooster, Precious, is also starting to lose feathers on his head. I feared it was disease until I saw the Red Comet, Autumn, casually lean over and start yanking out feathers to eat.

The others don’t even resist her! They complain vocally a bit but otherwise don’t even move away, just go about their usual business.

Double Dots, my three year old Golden Comet rooster

A couple of weeks ago, a troubling thing happened.

I was standing in the barnyard observing my flock, as I am prone to do. Pavelle had her babies outside and I wanted to get pictures. Also, as I am prone to do.

The chickens were milling around about me, as they are prone to do.

I was holding my phone, paying more attention to Pavelle and her…

The Spark Man. I have recently discovered he hates feet. Boots fine. Tennis shoes fine. Sandals with exposed toes? Bare feet?! EVIIILLLLLLL MUST ATTACK

Twist showcasing why he is a potential breeding roo

1- knows how to manage hens

2- knows how to coexist with other roos

3- not aggressive to chicks