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This mystery chick thinks you're a perch: should you be worried or flattered

A one-month-old mystery chick decided your lap was the perfect perch, and now you're left wondering if this is love or a setup for some serious fowl play. I've never had a chicken warm up to me that fast, so I'd say you've been officially adopted. This is actually pretty normal behavior for a young bird seeking comfort and warmth, he's not plotting your doom, he's just cozy. Will he outgrow it? Maybe, but then again, maybe you've got a lifelong cuddler on your hands. For more tales of unexpected chicken antics, check out "Puffy gets three meals a day and still acts like I'm the enemy", because sometimes our feathered friends keep us guessing.