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How did your facination with chickens begin?
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December 17, 2008 at 4:40:30 AM #1
Discussions: 9
Joined: 3/19/2008
Location: Lancaster County, Pa.

I have to admit, chickens were not anything special growing up. We owned them, but as kids, we didn't appreciate them. Just another chore, in our eyes. 

However, as an adult, I took up photography, and have grown to appreciate these quirky creatures. Besides the beautiful range of hues that are displayed as the light shines upon their colored feathers, I find that my camera catches all sorts of expression in their faces. Suddenly, what used to be a boring old bird to me has become full of personality and perk. Now I love to run down to the neighbor's chicken house and peek in on these fantastic, yet I must admit- a bit odd-creatures.

So, how did you become interested in chickens?

Looking forward to hearing your experiences.

Blessings,

Jyvonne

January 14, 2009 at 8:08:26 PM #2
Discussions: 36
Joined: 10/22/2008
Location: Montreal
Posted in reply to jyvonne's post
Thanks so much for starting this discussion! I'm trying to think of when it all started for me. I've always been an animal lover, but I think my true appreciation also came much later since there always seemed to be so many other more interesting animals about - generally those of the fur-bearing kind.

There's something endearing about the basic nature of the chicken, however in all honesty, the first thing that comes to mind is that they're really amusing to watch. I love the sounds they make (puk-puk-puk), along with the constant pecking, that staccato-like movement of the neck sends me into fits of laughter.

Two great chicken/rooster related videos:

A rooster does a birthday dance for a pitbull
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PTVe90TJjc

A hen builds a nest out of kleenex
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FP3yruuOqXk&NR=1
Edited by kdbrown About 10 months ago.
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