Chickens are smart, and actually like humans who take time with them, similar to other birds, puppies, kittens, pigs, cattle, and children. Ducks. They will follow you around, sit in your lap, nuzzle you. Maybe they had a special bond with the chicken. Maybe it's a reminder they would eat because of the chicken. While we don't really know, you can imagine stories based on your memory of your grandparents' disposition toward their chickens!
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That is true, some people choose to have chickens as pets rather than livestock and they're quite similar to cats in my experience.

I have a peculiar friend who likes to take great care of his animals, when he kept rats he made sure to prioritize their health over personal treats and many people considered him odd for it because "they're just going to croak in a couple years anyways why are you wasting your time with them?" They'd say. It's quite admirable really, but he's also got the collective spirit equal to likes of Max Stirner
What a beautiful bird. Is it a maran?
My mother was a kid on a farm during the Depression. She said eating chicken was a rare Sunday dinner event as it was limited to old birds who quit laying. Chickens were around for eggs, not meat. Feeding the chickens was a task assigned to the youngest kids, so she got to know each and every one of them. She understood their sacrifice and hard work when they ended up on the dinner table.
