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5 stories filed under friendly on Alektorophobia. The newest of them: “Leghorns got the memo: this cuddly rebel clearly skipped the reading”, “A cluck-tastically heartbreaking day as we say goodbye to Lulu and Olive”, and “Raven the fluff ball: My sweetest (and friendliest) baby chicken”. Leghorns got the memo: this cuddly rebel clearly skipped the reading. Today we're mourning Lulu and Olive, two feathered friends taken far too soon by loose dogs in the backyard. Chickens. Everything there is to know about chickens and the fear of them. The list below is every friendly story on Alektorophobia, newest first.
Leghorns got the memo: this cuddly rebel clearly skipped the reading
Leghorns got the memo: this cuddly rebel clearly skipped the reading. Someone out there is living the dream, snuggling a chicken that thinks rules are for the birds. I mean, who hasn't wanted a feathered friend that's equal parts fluffy and defiant? This rebel clucks to the beat of its own drum, and honestly, we're here for the chaos. It's the kind of fowl play that makes you wonder if your own flock is taking notes. For more heartwarming (and heartbreaking) chicken tales, check out our story on Pants, our darling feathered friend, lost to a brutal fowl play. Because sometimes, loving these creatures means embracing the wild ride they take us on.
A cluck-tastically heartbreaking day as we say goodbye to Lulu and Olive
Today we're mourning Lulu and Olive, two feathered friends taken far too soon by loose dogs in the backyard. Lulu was the last of our OG chickens, a puffy-cheeked sweetheart who loved being held and laid pretty pink eggs with a trumpet-like voice. And Olive? That sassy Barred Rock came to us as a bully and never gave up her top spot in the pecking order. She'd peck you in the backside if you looked away during egg collection, but she was also a fierce protector. She even won Best in Show at our 4H Fair. Our other chickens are battered but safe, thankfully, though we've got a gaping hole in our hearts.
Raven the fluff ball: My sweetest (and friendliest) baby chicken
There's something about a chicken that decides you're her favorite person. Raven the fluff ball is my sweetest and friendliest baby, a black Ameraucana (don't ask me to spell it, I'm still working on it) who's basically a little shadow with feathers. She's still just a baby, but she's already got that confident, curious energy that makes you forget she's technically a farm animal and not a tiny, clucking lapdog. I love my feathered friends, but Raven's the one who really ruffle my feathers in the best way. If you're new to the chicken life, check out our piece on "Chickens Got Her Good! A Backyard Poultry Adventure" for more relatable fowl play.
Meet the Friendliest Feathered Friends for Your Flock
There's a special kind of chaos that comes with raising chickens, and honestly, I wouldn't trade it for the world. We've all been there, right? One minute you're admiring your flock, and the next you're playing a high-stakes game of fowl hide-and-seek. It's a wild ride, but the reward is finding breeds that actually *want* to be your buddy. That's why I'm absolutely cluck-ing for this list of the 10 Friendliest Chicken Breeds! These feathered friends are the social butterflies of the barnyard, perfect for anyone who wants a little more pecking and a lot less pecking order drama. For a little more on the delightful chaos that hooked us all, check out "Chickens Got Her Good! A Backyard Poultry Adventure.
This feathered fence-crasher needs help, not just a chicken dinner
Well, a mystery guest has taken up residence on your fence, and honestly, that's a cluck-tastic plot twist for your Tuesday. This guy sounds like he's got a bit of a rough story, what with the one eye and those little wing wounds. It's totally fair to be a bit wary, no one wants their kids to get sick from a surprise visitor. The good news is, if he's friendly and just hanging out, he's likely more scared than scary. You're not wrong to be cautious, but a rooster in this condition isn't exactly a predator. He's probably just looking for a safe spot to rest. If you're worried about germs, practicing basic hand-washing after any close encounters is a solid start.