Stop, Drop, and Don’t Chase the Chickens!  

Hey there, animal lovers!  Chickens are our farm buddies, providing us with yummy eggs and endless entertainment with their funny clucks and dust baths.  But sometimes, you might see a chicken running around and feel the urge to chase after it. Here’s why that’s not the best idea:

Scaredy Cats in Feathered Coats!

Chickens are naturally pretty nervous creatures.  Chasing them can make them super stressed and scared.  Imagine being chased by a giant – that’s how a chicken might feel!  This stress can make them sick or even stop laying eggs. 

Ouch! That Wasn’t So Fun!

Chickens might seem slow, but they can actually flap their wings and fly short distances to escape danger.  If you chase them, they might panic and try to fly away, which can lead to them hurting themselves by running into fences or other obstacles.  

Making Friends, Not Meals!

The best way to interact with chickens is to be calm and gentle.  Talk to them softly, crouch down to their level, and offer them some yummy treats like scratch grains or chopped vegetables.  Over time, you can build a trusting relationship with your feathered friends! 

Here are some Fun Chicken Facts!

• Did you know chickens can see almost all the way around their head?  That’s why it’s so important not to sneak up on them!
• Chickens can communicate with each other using different clucks and calls! 
• Baby chicks are called chicks or peeps, but a group of adult chickens is called a flock!

So next time you see a chicken, remember: stop, drop, and don’t chase! Be a friend, not a foe, and you’ll be rewarded with happy clucks and maybe even a delicious egg!

Do you have any questions about chickens? Share them in the comments below!