Chickens (and birds overall) are not the type of animal you often look at and go, "Yes, I think we should cuddle." However, that's just not right. Some of these very sweet birds are actually excellent ...

We think of them mainly for the things they provide us, like eggs, free fertilizer, and sweet, tender meat, but they are intelligent animals with complexities, emotions, and unique—dare we say—awesome ...

The health agency says kissing and cuddling chickens could be contributing to outbreaks of salmonella. But backyard chicken owners aren't about to... Chicken Owners Brood Over CDC Advice Not To Kiss, ...