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Young chicken pecking my eyes

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Ah, the delightful antics of young chickens! At just nine weeks old, your feathered friends are likely exploring their surroundings—and you—like curious little explorers. Roosting on your shoulder is adorable, but those pecks at your eyes? Well, that’s a different kind of attention! It sounds like they might be attracted to the shiny, moving parts of your face rather than trying to cause any harm. To gently redirect this behavior, consider providing them with shiny toys or treats that can capture their fascination instead. Alternatively, a cozy lap for them to snuggle into might just keep those beaks at a safe distance. Remember, teaching them can be part of the cluck-tastic adventure!
Young chicken pecking my eyes
Young chicken pecking my eyes

My chickens are 9 weeks old and love roosting on my shoulder. I don’t mind this but they’ve recently started pecking my eyes! I’m assuming it’s bc they’re moving and shiny. Bc it doesn’t seem in an aggressive way. Is there something I can do to teach them to stop or should I just make them stay in my lap lol

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