[thestens]

Just found in the back of a cupboard a pink feather duster. It is almost completely bald. We used to use it to deter the free range chickens we had from coming in the house when the french doors were open. Not waving it or swishing them with it,  they would not come near an open door if it was propped in the doorway. We never understood why.
On the way to strip the feathers off so the cane could be put with other canes ready for use in the garden I thought I would see the reaction of the new chooks ( these dont freerange it caused too much damage in the garden). I just laid it on top of the pen and they ran around  a clucked in a distressed way. So I removed it.

Apart from its bright colour and feather construction can anyone explain why the chooks are scared of the duster?

[themagicaltoad1]

They're probably worried you're going to make them do some house work well I would be if my wife suddenly shoved a feather duster in my direction, I think I'd panic and be all distressed as well.

[Mrs.Apron]

Interesting one.  I presume it just looks like an aggressive intruder, all puffed up ready for a fight!