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That neighbor who told me to quit coddling my hens and let them free range
Old guy named Hank next door said I was treating my chickens like indoor cats, so I let them loose in the backyard for a few hours last Tuesday, and now they follow me around like puppies. Has anyone else had a bird that suddenly gets attached after you give them more space?
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taragrant16h ago
Hank probably thinks chickens are simple animals that just scratch around and eat bugs. The reality is they get attached real quick once they figure out you're the one who feeds them. My hens started following me to the mailbox after I let them roam the whole yard. Now I can't sit on the porch without them hopping up and settling down next to my chair like a couple of small, feathery guard dogs.
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caseywest9h ago
Jumped the gun on my own experiment and now I can't pee without a chicken escort. Let mine out for three hours and now I've got a bantam rooster who follows me inside if I leave the door open too long. Last Saturday he tried to hop in the shower with me. Real cute until you're standing there dripping wet with a chicken at your feet judging your life choices lol.
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