Yall! I have had a huge realization today. Do you realize how much chickens and teenagers are alike? I’m serious. I have some very valid reasons here! Let’s discuss the topic of Chickens vs. Teenagers. And, please, tell me your favorite and/or anything I may have left out.
Here are my 10 very valid reasons:
#10
They are always fighting over the same thing. See the video below for proof.
Share your snacks, girls! I mean, geez, y’all! Have some common decency, girls!!
#9
Neither ever has a clean room. Ever. Never Ever!
Not only do they ever clean up, but they kick stuff around looking for something else. 🙄
#8
They fight for no reason— without a solution and/or a valid argument. Like this 👇—they all want to be in the same spot. “There’s a whole yard out there, girls! Take a look around.”
#7
They peck at each other when bored…or just to peck.
Actually, I have had a huge problem with this. My youngest hens would peck at each other if they didn’t have some entertainment. They are considered “teenagers” at about 6 weeks old. Sadly, I found them pecking at each other’s backs at the “weakest link” and injuring them.
This became a huge issue until I realized they all needed snacks!! Snacks heal just about anything! They keep them occupied, and the roughage stays at a minimum. I’m mindblown 🤯.
Snacks do heal life’s issues!
#6
Both are always hungry! “And why don’t we ever have anything to eat around here!!”
Eating every last bite and someone else’s, too.
I may have them check the yard for more snacks, as the hens do. Hummmm 🧐.
#5
Both look like dinosaurs when they are little. Not laughing— just noting. Simple observations.
(Big feet, small heads…scary eyes…, and so on and so forth)
# Reason 5.5
They both have chicken scratch! They write like hieroglyphics. Ahhhh…that’s it! Martina should start writing prescriptions. Yup! She’s got a doctorate in smart-butt-ology.
#4
Feathers get ruffled quickly. This needs no explanation. Qualifies for male and female, any time of the month and any day or time. In fact, around the clock.
#3
They both look at you like you’re a crazy maniac. Y’all know that no matter what you say, sometimes they turn around and give you the crooked eye/side eye.
I say, “The Earth is round.”
They don’t say and do, “👀” (like this 👇)
#2
There is always that one kid— doing their own thing, only following the rules in their head. You’re always looking for them because God only knows what you’ve gotten yourself into next.
They dance to the beat of their own drum….yup.
Ummm, “Hey Samantha, everyone’s over here…would you like to join us?” (Doesn’t even turn around)
#1
They are the most precious beings (almost) on Earth. I’d say that these teenage years have been one of my favorite times with them. Seriously! Conversations are most interesting 😆. They act like how most of us think —erratic and unreasonable (very relatable). And, it’s truly a time to cherish —-yeah, like much easier to play pranks on (than chickens, that is.)
See, lots of reasons to love them and not be scared of them (at least 10 reasons). They are just a bunch of chickens(teenagers) trying not to be eaten by the coyotes(world). (Unless it’s Samantha cause I’m just waiting for the day 👀—although she is a survivor!)
Tell me your thoughts on chickens vs. teenagers.
Yes, come to me, people…what did I forget?! I want to hear them! I feel your pain…, and I have snacks, too 😉.
What’s your favorite number?
Forever the crazy chicken lady,
Farmer Fran
P.S. After reading this — you may never be able to read chicken education again without a chuckle. Try this article on being able to tell your chicks apart (male vs. female)
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