{"id":108709,"date":"2023-04-19T13:00:16","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T17:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/?p=108709"},"modified":"2023-04-19T09:00:18","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T13:00:18","slug":"how-to-give-your-chicken-a-belly-rub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/how-to-give-your-chicken-a-belly-rub\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Give Your Chicken A Belly Rub"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dogs love them. Cats love them. Even humans love them. Well, some of them, anyway. It therefore should be no surprise that chickens love belly rubs, too. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Social media is full of photos and videos of hens and roosters, bellies in the air and blissful expressions on their faces, having their tummies stroked by their owners, and of baby chicks drifting off to sleep to tummy strokes. But before you grab your girl and start giving her a massage, there are a few things you should know.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why Belly Rubs?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is it about belly rubs that animals love so much? In a word: accessibility. Anatomy simply doesn\u2019t allow animals to easily access their own abdomens. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThey\u2019re really not built to reach their own bellies with their beaks, teeth or feet,\u201d said Dr. Michael Hoffman, a U.S. Army veterinarian based in New Mexico. \u201cFor them, belly rubs isn\u2019t just enjoyable, it\u2019s relief.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is especially true, Dr. Hoffman notes, for chickens that free range, as they can pick up irritants such as burrs and insects that embed themselves beneath their feathers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read more: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/prevent-stress-for-happy-healthy-chickens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out these tips for keeping your coop stress free.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A Matter of Trust<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t go reaching for your rooster just yet, however. Animals instinctively understand that the most vulnerable area of their body is their belly. Unlike the rib-shielded torso, the abdomen has no skeletal structure to protect it from injury, making it an easy target for predators that eviscerate their prey. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Because of this, chickens\u2014or any domestic animal\u2014will not readily expose their underside &#8230; unless they trust you. The exception, of course, are baby chicks, who are too new to life to comprehend the concept of threats and will willingly give themselves over to cuddles and caresses. Adult and older juveniles, on the other hand, will react to approaching humans by shying away or charging. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have not taken the time and effort to build a trustful relationship with your birds, giving them belly rubs is most likely not an option for you. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A Breed Apart<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another consideration is the breed you are raising. <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umd.edu\/sites\/extension.umd.edu\/files\/publications\/FS-987%20Choosing%20the%20Best%20Poultry%20Breeds%20for%20your%20Small%20Farm_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Several chicken breeds<\/a> are known for their gentleness, docility and friendliness, and are more predisposed to being closely handled. If you are rearing Orpingtons, Cochins, Silkies, Plymouth Rocks, Australorps or Jersey Giants, you are already a step ahead, as these breeds are calm and affectionate. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019ll still need to develop that bond of trust, but it will be easier from the get go. Other breeds are flighty\u2014Polish, Leghorns and Ameraucana\u2014or aggressive\u2014Game, Malay and Asil\u2014by nature, making it much more difficult to develop a trustful relationship with them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t rule it completely out, but understand that it will be far more challenging. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read more: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/these-chicken-breeds-thrive-on-the-homestead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">These chicken breeds thrive on small farms and homesteads.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Give a Belly Rub<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ready to treat your chicken to a belly rub? Start by securely holding your bird, right side up, against your chest. Be sure to talk to it continually in a gentle, reassuring voice. Maintain eye contact and, with one arm securely holding the bottom half of your bird, use your free hand to reach underneath and rotate it into a reclined, belly-up position. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The hold will be similar to how a baby is cradled. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From here, continue maintaining eye contact and talking in a soothing manner while stroking your chicken\u2019s tummy right down the middle of its carriage. Always stroke downward with the full flat of your hand. The repetitive motion, paired with your murmuring voice, will not only relax your bird but may even put it in a sleepy, trancelike state. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To give a baby chick a belly rub, gently lay the little chicken on its back in the palm of your hand, then stroke it from just under its chin down to its belly with your thumb or index finger. Don\u2019t be surprised if your chick falls asleep to your stroking. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just like dogs and other domestic animals, a chicken will enjoy the occasional belly rub\u2014so long as the bird trusts you to do it right.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":163,"featured_media":108710,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[424,10726,10458,10728,10456],"tags":[11384,609,654],"class_list":["post-108709","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animals","category-chickens-101","category-farm-garden","category-health-and-nutrition","category-poultry","tag-advice","tag-backyard-flocks","tag-chickens"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.0 (Yoast SEO v24.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How To Give Your Chicken A Belly Rub - Hobby Farms<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Just like dogs and other domestic animals, a chicken will enjoy the occasional belly rub, so long as the bird trusts you to do it right.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/how-to-give-your-chicken-a-belly-rub\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How To Give Your Chicken A Belly Rub\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Just like dogs and other domestic animals, a chicken will enjoy the occasional belly rub, so long as the bird trusts you to do it right.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/how-to-give-your-chicken-a-belly-rub\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Hobby Farms\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hobbyfarms\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FMAFarms\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-04-19T17:00:16+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-04-19T13:00:18+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/IMG_4352.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"462\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Ana Hotaling\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@hobbyfarms\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@hobbyfarms\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Ana Hotaling\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/how-to-give-your-chicken-a-belly-rub\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/how-to-give-your-chicken-a-belly-rub\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Ana Hotaling\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/#\/schema\/person\/9fb9189b7cdab62030cb0c4124d8e6c6\"},\"headline\":\"How To Give Your Chicken A Belly Rub\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-04-19T17:00:16+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-04-19T13:00:18+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/how-to-give-your-chicken-a-belly-rub\/\"},\"wordCount\":674,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/how-to-give-your-chicken-a-belly-rub\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/IMG_4352.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"advice\",\"backyard flocks\",\"chickens\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Animals\",\"Chickens 101\",\"Farm &amp; 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