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phone at Alektorophobia is a file of 2 stories. The newest of them: “Cluck-tastic screen time: my feathered friends are total phone addicts.” and “My mom's new favorite app is the cluck-tastic chicken livestream”. There's something genuinely hilarious about a chicken staring down a glowing phone screen like it's a tiny, unblinking portal to another world. There's something about a mom who suddenly discovers the joy of backyard birds while her kid is stuck in a hotel somewhere. Chickens. Everything there is to know about chickens and the fear of them. The list below is every phone story on Alektorophobia, newest first.

Cluck-tastic screen time: my feathered friends are total phone addicts.
There's something genuinely hilarious about a chicken staring down a glowing phone screen like it's a tiny, unblinking portal to another world. I love that they're so interested in them, it makes for some truly egg-cellent photo ops, and honestly, who needs a tripod when you have a flock of feathered friends posing like little tech critics? It's a simple joy, but it really does make the day better. Sharing this little bit of cuteness feels like a must, because we could all use a break from the usual. If you're in the mood for more feathered fun, you might get a kick out of our piece on "Chickens Got Her Good!", it's a fowl play classic.

My mom's new favorite app is the cluck-tastic chicken livestream
There's something about a mom who suddenly discovers the joy of backyard birds while her kid is stuck in a hotel somewhere. My mother is apparently enjoying watching the chickens while I'm out on a work trip, and honestly, I can't blame her. Those feathered friends have a way of turning even the most reluctant observer into a devoted fan. It's a little like a game of fowl hide-and-seek, except the prize is pure entertainment. I love that she's found her own cluck-tastic hobby, even if it means I'm getting updates instead of sympathy. If you need a good laugh, check out our piece on a similar backyard adventure, "Chickens Got Her Good!" because apparently, this poultry pull is contagious.