My Chicken Likes to Cuddle!
This sweet little hen just jumps right in her lap to get some cuddles! Chickens can be very affectionate and loving if you take the time to give them the love and attention they need. They will even try to talk to you. Chickens are very smart. Please be sure to leave a comment in our new comments box at the bottom of this page. We would love to hear what you think about cuddling chickens. Comments and suggestions are welcome.
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Important warning: The Center for Disease Control (CDC) warns against snuggling and kissing backyard chickens due to the possible risk of contracting salmonella. They recommend washing your hands after handling chickens and things your chickens use, changing clothing, keeping chickens and their things clean and clean birds and the things they use or come in contact with outdoors, as well as, leaving any shoes worn in the coop or chicken run outside. People most at risk are children under the age of 5, adults 65 and over and people with compromised immune systems (CDC).
References:
- Video: Sharmy Sidharth. My chicken likes to cuddle. Retrieved on June 19, 2016 from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIinsYqP6LA
- Salmonella Outbreaks linked to Backyard. November 18, 2021. Centers for Disease Control. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/backyardpoultry-05-21/index.html