
Chickens In Tutus Is A Thing And They Look Lovely (24 Pics)
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The common chicken is not known for being particularly stunning – but a new fad has allowed these farm birds to peacock around the yard. Photos of chickens in tutu skirts have been paraded across the internet and we all agree it is our new favorite thing. Forget chickens in diapers, these robust birds have been accessorized to look stage-ready with ballet tutus, and you won’t be able to hold your applause.
Bored Panda has collected an ensemble of chasséing chickens in their tulle tutus that are sure to make you smile and maybe even dance. Scroll down below to check out these adorable chicken photos and don’t forget to upvote your favs!
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Animals may not be able to perform the same elaborate choreography that humans do, but that doesn’t mean they don’t dance. According to Ed Hagen, an anthropologist at Washington State University, who has researched the roots of dance, we can observe lots of animals dancing in nature. These movements can help communicate important information and help find a mate. The process of using dance to find a mate is part of something called courtship – which can be observed in chickens.
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Extension poultry scientists from the University of Georgia explains the courtship and mating of chickens as a sequence of events: “dropping one wing and dancing in a circle (the lowered wing will be on the inside of the circle dance). The hen will crouch (dip her head and body) to indicate receptiveness to the male. The rooster will then mount the hen and grab her comb, neck feathers, or the skin on the back of her head or neck to help hold onto the hen’s back.”
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Another dance performed by roosters is called ‘tidbitting’ in which they make sounds (food calls) and move their head up and down while picking up and dropping a bit of food. Researchers have found that females prefer males that frequently perform tidbitting and have larger, brighter combs on the tops of their heads.
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There are more chickens than people on earth – 25 billion. There are also more chickens than any other bird species. Chickens were first domesticated in Southern China around 8,000 years ago in 6000 B.C. These birds have prehistoric roots and are the closest living relative of the Tyrannosaurus Rex.
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Chickens are more intelligent than many humans may realize. They can remember over 100 different faces of people or animals, with memories rivaling those of elephants. Some Research suggests that chickens are more clever than toddlers. Hens have exhibited mathematical reasoning, self-control and even structural engineering.
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What do I think? That stupid people have more money than sense. Do NOT put your chicken in a tutu you silly person. Hens should be out and about, digging for bugs and enjoying the sunshine. Not catering to your stupid wish to have "cute" instagram pics. I'm fed up with things like this. STOP IT!! My five hen girls, Shelley, Willow, Laurel, Hazel and Holly would hate this.
I agree %1000! Looking at the pictures made me feel uncomfortable.
Really??? Uncomfortable? I can speak for my chickens and tell you that they are way more spoiled and happy than probably most chickens on the planet.
I get your point Eunice, I really do but cupcake holders and netting are both really cheap.
Agree. Don't get me started on the amount of questions of buying single ducks from me to put in diapers because it is a insta-attention-thing now.. well was; saw the first one I denied; since ducks are not happy alone in diapers in your home; bought elsewhere and put on craiglist again because after 8 weeks their cuteness fades and aren't insta-worthy. The women had the audacity to say "we are done with her now; she is ready for her forever home; 25 dollars". =/ Welp okay. I put my ducks some harmless outfits on for fun now and then; but they are living with duck-peers chacing bugs and swimming in mud and whatnot. Ducks/chicken in diapers in your home; is keeping a prisoner.
I happen to agree with you about the house chickens and ducks and diapers and all that.... but tutus are a completely different thing. I actually think my ducks LIKE wearing them! Always outside though and they have other duck friends...some who wear tutus and some who wear bow ties. duck-in-tu...099214.png
Eh. They'll be fine. It's not like they'll be wearing them forever. 5 minutes for pictures and over. No harm done.
Honestly my chickens would love it. My siblings play with them all of the time and they just love attention. We have 14 hens, one roo (okay he would hate it), and 7 chicks. My sister put Barbie headphones, sunglasses, and a riding helmet on three chickens and they rocked their new accessories. They were perfectly happy. Basically my point is some chickens might be different than yours so don't jump to conclusions that people are torturing their chickens because it all depends on the personality. And also, if they hated it, it would be very hard to get pictures of them standing perfectly still, huh?
I know some of these people.... and some of these are actually my photos and I can tell you that my chickens actually seem to enjoy them!
Also, I can tell you from personal experience that they can dig for bugs and enjoy the sunshine... even in tutus.
Well I can speak for my chickens... they only wear them when they're on TV. They're "special occasion" tutus. Lisa Fresh Eggs Daily
Are you vegan by any chance? Or are you one of those idiots that write this comment and get their steak after?
Are YOU vegan? I doubt it...
I have (in most cases) something against putting animals in cloths etc. They cannot speak and i doubt if the mayority of the pets even like it wearing them. Just put cloths on yourself but leave your animals alone (except when the clothes have a more meaningfull purpose than just 'looking cute').
I agree with you 100%. If you look at the expressions on many of these chick's faces you can totally tell that the tutus ruffled some feathers. I will only put a sweater or coat on my Whippet during the winter because she gets cold going out in the MN weather. I refuse to dress them in costumes or anything else.
LOL~ I honestly don't think chickens can have facial expression. I think they are adorable, but their faces Really can't change. And I really don't believe that they were bothered one bit by having a tutu put on them~ they appear quite comfortable, actually.
I used to think the same, and so did a friend of mine who owns a dog. But, as you point out "except when the clothes have a more meaningful purpose", she saw her dog suffering the cold in winter days, so she decided to try it out and buy some clothes for her pet. The puppy looked happy, no complaints and all... So, it really depends in the end. But mainly yes, I agree with you.
What's the purpose of a tutu or cupcake liners on a chicken thou?
I believe you completely agree with her, because the clothes your friend bought did have a meaningful purpose.
Thank you!
So so sweet. Can we not hate and just appreciate these adorable little animals. I grew up on a farm so I know these animals wouldn't mind this that much!
My chickens actually seem to enjoy watching themselves in the mirror when they are wearing their tutus.
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You can't really know that they don't though and if animals were meant to wear clothes then they wouldn't have fur and feathers.
You can't know either.
What do I think? That stupid people have more money than sense. Do NOT put your chicken in a tutu you silly person. Hens should be out and about, digging for bugs and enjoying the sunshine. Not catering to your stupid wish to have "cute" instagram pics. I'm fed up with things like this. STOP IT!! My five hen girls, Shelley, Willow, Laurel, Hazel and Holly would hate this.
I agree %1000! Looking at the pictures made me feel uncomfortable.
Really??? Uncomfortable? I can speak for my chickens and tell you that they are way more spoiled and happy than probably most chickens on the planet.
I get your point Eunice, I really do but cupcake holders and netting are both really cheap.
Agree. Don't get me started on the amount of questions of buying single ducks from me to put in diapers because it is a insta-attention-thing now.. well was; saw the first one I denied; since ducks are not happy alone in diapers in your home; bought elsewhere and put on craiglist again because after 8 weeks their cuteness fades and aren't insta-worthy. The women had the audacity to say "we are done with her now; she is ready for her forever home; 25 dollars". =/ Welp okay. I put my ducks some harmless outfits on for fun now and then; but they are living with duck-peers chacing bugs and swimming in mud and whatnot. Ducks/chicken in diapers in your home; is keeping a prisoner.
I happen to agree with you about the house chickens and ducks and diapers and all that.... but tutus are a completely different thing. I actually think my ducks LIKE wearing them! Always outside though and they have other duck friends...some who wear tutus and some who wear bow ties. duck-in-tu...099214.png
Eh. They'll be fine. It's not like they'll be wearing them forever. 5 minutes for pictures and over. No harm done.
Honestly my chickens would love it. My siblings play with them all of the time and they just love attention. We have 14 hens, one roo (okay he would hate it), and 7 chicks. My sister put Barbie headphones, sunglasses, and a riding helmet on three chickens and they rocked their new accessories. They were perfectly happy. Basically my point is some chickens might be different than yours so don't jump to conclusions that people are torturing their chickens because it all depends on the personality. And also, if they hated it, it would be very hard to get pictures of them standing perfectly still, huh?
I know some of these people.... and some of these are actually my photos and I can tell you that my chickens actually seem to enjoy them!
Also, I can tell you from personal experience that they can dig for bugs and enjoy the sunshine... even in tutus.
Well I can speak for my chickens... they only wear them when they're on TV. They're "special occasion" tutus. Lisa Fresh Eggs Daily
Are you vegan by any chance? Or are you one of those idiots that write this comment and get their steak after?
Are YOU vegan? I doubt it...
I have (in most cases) something against putting animals in cloths etc. They cannot speak and i doubt if the mayority of the pets even like it wearing them. Just put cloths on yourself but leave your animals alone (except when the clothes have a more meaningfull purpose than just 'looking cute').
I agree with you 100%. If you look at the expressions on many of these chick's faces you can totally tell that the tutus ruffled some feathers. I will only put a sweater or coat on my Whippet during the winter because she gets cold going out in the MN weather. I refuse to dress them in costumes or anything else.
LOL~ I honestly don't think chickens can have facial expression. I think they are adorable, but their faces Really can't change. And I really don't believe that they were bothered one bit by having a tutu put on them~ they appear quite comfortable, actually.
I used to think the same, and so did a friend of mine who owns a dog. But, as you point out "except when the clothes have a more meaningful purpose", she saw her dog suffering the cold in winter days, so she decided to try it out and buy some clothes for her pet. The puppy looked happy, no complaints and all... So, it really depends in the end. But mainly yes, I agree with you.
What's the purpose of a tutu or cupcake liners on a chicken thou?
I believe you completely agree with her, because the clothes your friend bought did have a meaningful purpose.
Thank you!
So so sweet. Can we not hate and just appreciate these adorable little animals. I grew up on a farm so I know these animals wouldn't mind this that much!
My chickens actually seem to enjoy watching themselves in the mirror when they are wearing their tutus.
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You can't really know that they don't though and if animals were meant to wear clothes then they wouldn't have fur and feathers.
You can't know either.