. She’s a great layer in her prime now.
My Buff Orps are very affectionate, they peck my legs until I pay attention to them, then they will snuggle when I hold them. Of course I handled them from day one so they never had a chance to get wild.I have always picked up my chickens, so they’re all pretty affectionate, but my Août probably would have been just like your Dorothy if I hadn’t gotten her used to humans when she was young. As it is she still tries to dodge my pets like a cat, dipping under my hand and slinking away. However, when she’s injured or unwell, she’ll sit in my lap while I treat and soothe her, and I really get the sense that she appreciates the love in those moments. I have hens that are pushy for affection too, but Août’s undemanding nature makes those rare moments more precious. I’m clearly a cat person rather than a dog person lol. Or perhaps a chicken person is more accurate
Yes - they are fine for them to eat.
I would think so. They probably just snarf them straight down like they would a mouse, and their gizzards should take care of any bones.
