🐣 What Kind of Chicken Parent Are You?

[Evadig]

1) C
In reality I sing “Oh how I hate to get up in the morning” and substitute “chicken” for “bugler”.
2) D
I don’t clean the coop, ever. Maybe the nesting boxes if there’s a broken egg.
3) C
I take one picture and then move on with my life.
4) B
And they free range sometimes.
5) C
Chicken clothes are silly.
6) B
I only treat when absolutely necessary.
7) D
I groan and hope that this time the chicks will be hens…

I guess I’m a chill chicken parent.

 

[BDutch]

Mostly B’s – The Balanced Backyarder
You’re the perfect blend of practical and passionate. Your hens are healthy, happy, and well-loved. You’ve got chicken math under control… for now.

I had to share the one question about feeding them (A/B). ️
Otherwise I might have been schizophrenic , Twins or Triplets.

Mostly C’s – The Chill Chicken Parent
You're hands-off but you care. Your flock is fed, sheltered, and safe, but you’re not stressing over the latest supplements or coop paint color. Laid-back is your style.

2.5 points: The Balanced Backyarder
2 points: The Chill Chicken Parent
1.5 points: The Chicken Royalty

I do like this outcome! It nails it.

 

[BDutch]

There's The Parents, The Siblings, The Coop, The House, The Desk, etc.

Offtopic:

They do this in Germany.
And I believe the Americans often use capitals for every word in headings.
In the Netherlands we use less capitals than in English. (Better).

My mixed flock has a real mother, foster mothers and kids, real siblings, and a bandolera who crows as acts like a lesbian from time to time.

 

[Sillyna511]

Primarily C’s - which totally makes sense!

 

[my spoiled chickens]

Im like a chill chicken nerd

 

[BYC Project Manager]

Where do suggest posts similar to this one?

Right here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/byc-fun-quizzes-existing-new-brainstorming.1666815/

 

[CCsGarden]

Its hard to say what I am. I love all my birds, so mostly A's

 

[MapleLaurelFarms]

1) C
In reality I sing “Oh how I hate to get up in the morning” and substitute “chicken” for “bugler”.
2) D
I don’t clean the coop, ever. Maybe the nesting boxes if there’s a broken egg.
3) C
I take one picture and then move on with my life.
4) B
And they free range sometimes.
5) C
Chicken clothes are silly.
6) B
I only treat when absolutely necessary.
7) D
I groan and hope that this time the chicks will be hens…

I guess I’m a chill chicken parent.

Oh this is funny, I have the EXACT same answers and feel much the same as you! Although during warmer months, I'm E on #1 because I don't need to head to the coop until I'm ready. In cold weather, I have to 'get this over with' so the eggs won't freeze. Also with #2, I try to do a yearly coop clean out, emphasis on "try."

 

[Jsnick]

Ever wondered how your chicken-keeping style stacks up? Are you the pampering type with custom coop curtains, or do your chickens free-range while you sip your morning coffee in peace? Whether you're a seasoned poultry pro or a brand-new chick to the flock, this quiz will crack open the truth about your chicken parenting personality!

Take the quiz, tally your answers, and discover your feathered family vibe. And don’t worry—there are no wrong answers here… just a whole lot of fun!

1. How do you greet your chickens in the morning?​

A) “Good morning, my beautiful feathered babies!”
B) “Wakey wakey, eggy bakey!”
C) “Let’s get this over with…”
D) I bring treats and sing to them like it’s Broadway.
E) Quietly observe from afar with a coffee in hand.

2. What’s your coop-cleaning style?​

A) Daily tidy-ups and a deep clean every week.
B) Weekly cleanouts with fresh shavings and some lavender.
C) I clean it when I can’t stand the smell anymore.
D) I’ve designed a self-cleaning coop—sort of.
E) The chickens are on a chore rotation… (just kidding, kind of).

3. Your chicken lays her first egg—how do you react?​

A) Cry a little. Take 100 photos. Frame one.
B) Call your best friend and bake a cake in celebration.
C) “Cool. One down, a dozen to go.”
D) Post it to the forum and ask if it’s normal-looking.
E) Compare size, shape, and color with an egg chart.

4. What do your chickens eat?​

A) Only organic, fermented feed and carefully measured supplements.
B) Layer pellets, with a few handfuls of scratch and veggie scraps.
C) Whatever they can find—plus kitchen leftovers.
D) I have a printed meal plan with daily variations.
E) Treats? Did someone say treats?! They live for them.

5. How do you feel about chicken clothes?​

A) They have seasonal wardrobes and I sew matching bonnets.
B) I tried once… the hen walked like a drunk pirate.
C) Chickens are beautiful as-is—no clothes necessary.
D) I buy fun accessories for photo shoots.
E) Clothes? I’m still trying to get them to wear leg bands.

6. What’s your approach to chicken health care?​

A) Regular check-ups, natural remedies, and a poultry first aid kit.
B) I Google symptoms and ask on BYC.
C) I call the vet only if things look really serious.
D) Prevention is everything—I sanitize like it’s 2020.
E) I keep an herbal tincture and grit by the coop door at all times.

7. One of your chickens goes broody. What now?​

A) I’ve been waiting for this—hello, baby chicks!
B) I gently try to break the broodiness with frozen peas and timeouts.
C) I panic and ask for advice on the forum.
D) I let her be—nature knows best.
E) I document the whole process for my chicken blog.

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Results:

Mostly A’s – The Chicken Royalty
Your flock lives in luxury! You treat your chickens like queens, complete with pampered coops and special diets. You’re all heart and fluff—and probably have names for all 17 of your hens.

Mostly B’s – The Balanced Backyarder
You’re the perfect blend of practical and passionate. Your hens are healthy, happy, and well-loved. You’ve got chicken math under control… for now.

Mostly C’s – The Chill Chicken Parent
You're hands-off but you care. Your flock is fed, sheltered, and safe, but you’re not stressing over the latest supplements or coop paint color. Laid-back is your style.

Mostly D’s – The Curious Clucker
Always learning, always improving! You’re active on BYC, watching YouTube videos, and maybe even reading chicken behavior studies. You love sharing your flock journey.

Mostly E’s – The Chicken Nerd
You know your chickens inside and out—probably better than some of your coworkers. You track egg stats, build enrichment toys, and maybe even dabble in poultry genetics!

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So, what kind of chicken parent are you? Whether you scored as Chicken Royalty, a Balanced Backyarder, or a Chill Clucker, one thing’s for sure—you love your flock, quirks and all.

Chicken-keeping is a journey full of pecks, poops, and plenty of personality, and every chicken parent brings something special to the coop. And hey, don’t forget to give your hens a treat today. They've earned it. (And so have you!)

Be sure to share your results, tag your chicken friends, and celebrate the egg-cellent caregiver you are!

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I am half A's and half B's

 

[500Chickens]

1:A
2:c
3:c
4:e
5:e
6:b
7:b