There's a hen out there named Cindy who stares into your soul and steals your sweater. And honestly? I'm jealous.
The story comes from a backyard keeper who describes their Silkie as the most unique chicken they've ever owned. Cindy locks eyes and doesn't flinch. She's so chill she gets taken to schools for education programs. She's never bitten a soul. And her favorite hobby? Snuggling into a coat or sweater like she's paying rent. The owner is wondering whether to let her hatch eggs. My answer: yes, absolutely, and please tell me how you pulled this off without getting pecked into another dimension.
Because let's be real, most of us have chickens that treat us like a snack dispenser with legs. You walk into the run and they scatter like you're the tax man. Or worse: they charge. Cindy sounds like a feathered therapy dog. The kind of hen that makes you forget why you ever flinched at a beak. That's not just rare. That's downright magical.
So what does this mean for you, the person reading this while hiding from your own flock? It means two things. First, not every chicken is out to get you. Some are genuinely good-natured weirdos who prefer eye contact over chaos. Second, if you've got a hen like Cindy, one that trusts you that completely, consider letting her do her thing. Hatching eggs isn't just about babies. It's about passing along that calm, steady temperament. That's the kind of genetics you want sticking around. And if you're nervous about the process? Start small. Let her sit on a few fertile eggs. Watch how she handles it. Trust her the way she trusts you.
Cindy isn't just a good chicken. She's proof that the bond between a person and a bird can be genuinely sweet, not just functional, not just funny, but real. So go ahead. Let her hatch those eggs. And maybe buy a spare sweater.