chickens as pets

Birds are remarkable! Without hands, they build nests, raise their babies, leap into the air without fear & have a large amount of curiosity. They see in color,even colors we cannot perceive, Ultraviolet, for example.
They learn to trust people, pets, pretty much anything the owner has around if socialized as a baby. They are also in tune to the emotions around them. In a place where they are ignored, a bird suffers depression. Some birds, left alone in cage, without some friendly interaction every day for a couple of hours can develop serious mental heath issues.
They feather pick, scream, develop mannerisms like rocking, staring, some can even chew on them selves to the point of
self mutilation. These problems once developed are difficult to correct. Be kind. Love your birds. sit with them, play with them, give him or her a few hours of freedom every day. You will be amazed at how much fun You and your bird will have.