Relationship, Bonding, Behaviour
Be gentle and calm with your chook
Relationship, Bonding, Behaviour
By Brittney Ferguson and Tori Connor
- Always stay calm otherwise the chook will get scared.
- Remember to stroke when holding that will show the chook that you are calm and harmless.
- Talk quietly when around chooks otherwise it will scare them.
- Treat it like a friend don’t throw it or hurt it don’t punch it and be gentle.
- Don’t rush it into tricks otherwise it might feel scared and it might act up because it might not be ready.
- Spend time with it and tame it so it is well behaved.
- Make sure you wash your bird when needed so it is clean and feels fresh for the show.
- It helps when it has a clean cage.
- Make sure the place is tidy so it stays clean.
- Make sure you clean their feet and nails when necessary because they will get inspected for judging.
- Bonding and spending time with it is very important as it will help with the chook’s behaviour.
- If you have a rooster, don’t let it mix with other roosters because they will fight. They can seriously hurt themselves.
- Treat your bird well and make sure you know where it is if it is out of the cage.
- Make sure you check regularly for pests, food and water.
The Poultry Hub Australia profoundly acknowledges and respects that its foundations, both people and facilities, are established on land rich in the history and traditions of the world’s oldest living culture. PHA values and respects Indigenous knowledge, understanding its importance in our shared history. We acknowledge the strength, resilience, and contributions of the Aboriginal community, we pay our tributes to the Aboriginal Elders – those who guided us in the past, those who lead us today, and those who will enlighten our paths in the future.