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noise on Alektorophobia: a running collection of 2 stories we have gathered and hand-picked because they are worth your time. Every post here touches on noise in some way — the news, the analysis, the deep dives, and the occasional surprise find. Chickens. Everything there is to know about chickens and the fear of them. New stories are added to this page as we find them, so check back if you want to keep up with what is happening around noise, or subscribe to the RSS feed to get them as soon as they are published. Browse the collection below, or head back to the homepage to see everything Alektorophobia is covering right now.
What does this noise mean please?
## Decoding the "Ppppprrrrtt": What's Your Chicken Saying? That distinctive "Ppppprrrrtt" sound, especially when your hen is interacting with you, is likely a form of contact vocalization – essentially, chicken talk! It’s a fascinating example of how these feathered friends communicate, and often signifies contentment or a desire for attention. While it can sound a bit like a kitty's meow, it’s all chicken! The fact that she only does it when on you suggests a strong bond and a request for interaction. For more on unique chicken behaviors, check out our article, "One of my hens has two different colored eyes," which explores the wonderful variations within our flock. Curious about what else might be spooking your chickens?
Skip settles the age old question, "Are Wyandottes noisy"?
## Are Wyandottes Noisy? Let Skip Settle the Debate! The age-old question has returned: just *how* noisy are Wyandottes? Skip’s here to deliver the unfiltered truth—what happened, when it happened, and exactly how it went down, even if you witnessed the spectacle yourself. A recent submission from /u/beepbopbippitybop2 details a ten-minute avian performance that left one hen, Midge, decidedly unimpressed, but ultimately resulted in a successful egg-laying session for all. Skip, initially concerned, thoroughly checked on the involved hen and confirmed she was perfectly fine—just a delightfully mischievous character. This lively discussion echoes similar observations about chicken quirks, like the surprisingly intelligent moments shared by many of our feathered friends, as noted in /u/MilesandTiles’ piece, "Chickens are such weird animals.