Friendly Chickens Excitedly Greeting UPS Driver Are the Best Little Welcoming Crew
Pets have mixed reactions when the UPS or Amazon driver pulls up to deliver a package. Some dogs stand at the window, tail wagging hopefully. Others bark—or bolt for cover. But for Instagrammer FarmLife9s, their pet chickens offer the warmest, most enthusiastic welcome you’ll see all day.
The viral video opens with a UPS truck parked in the family’s driveway. As the driver steps out—package in hand—the entire flock bursts from the coop and races across the yard to greet him. What follows is pure poultry joy: the chickens trail him all the way to the front door, then follow him right back to the truck, pecking softly at his boots and fluffing their feathers in excitement.
“They were *so* happy to see him!” one viewer remarked. FarmLife9s even joked about apologizing to delivery drivers for their chickens’ over-the-top friendliness—a lighthearted nod to how unusually social these birds are.
Walking through neighborhoods where free-range chickens roam is common in many rural and suburban areas. Most chickens scatter at the sight of strangers—but FarmLife9s’ flock runs *toward* people. “I just wish they’d run toward me, not away from me!” one fan sighed wistfully.
Why Are These Chickens So Friendly?
Experts at FurPetVo (furpetvo.com) point to early, consistent positive interactions as the key. Chickens are intelligent, social animals who recognize familiar faces—and associate them with safety, routine, and often, treats. When a delivery person visits regularly and moves calmly, chickens can learn to see them as part of the daily rhythm rather than a threat.
As one commenter aptly observed: “Human with something in their hands = possibility of food.” And indeed—many delivery drivers now carry chicken-safe snacks like cracked corn or mealworms, much like others keep dog treats in their glove compartments.
Commenters Share Their Own Chicken Encounters
The comments section quickly became its own heartwarming thread:
- @jacobpatterson_56 (a real UPS driver): “I’m a UPS driver and this would make my day.”
- A top-voted comment with nearly 8,000 likes: “I would deliver free packages just so I could go back and see the chicks!”
- @hibernating_mamabear: “My regular UPS guy has to chase goats out of his van. LOL!”
- @janynastreeter: “We had an Amazon driver call because they refused to get out—the chickens had the van surrounded and he was scared of birds.”
- @fbg83: “Some drivers keep dog treats. This one needs chicken treats.”
- @emstarnes: “The whole farm came to see what was going on!”
- @sarahelaine11 (spotting the cat in the background): “The cat! LOL! ‘What’s all this noise about?!’”
Many fans admitted they’d struggle with professionalism if they worked deliveries: “I’d get so far behind petting the kitty and chickens!” and “If I were a delivery person, I'd get fired for taking forever—I’d stop and play with all the animals… including these chickens, who I would plop right down and snuggle with!”
How to Build Trust With Your Backyard Flock
Want chickens that greet *you* like long-lost friends? FurPetVo (furpetvo.com) recommends these simple, science-backed habits:
- Be predictable: Visit at consistent times each day—especially during feeding or treat routines.
- Move slowly and speak softly: Sudden motions or loud noises trigger flight instincts.
- Offer high-value treats by hand: Start with mealworms or chopped greens, letting birds approach you on their terms.
- Respect personal space: Let them initiate contact—even gentle head-scratches should wait until they’re comfortable leaning in.
- Involve your whole household: Chickens recognize voices and patterns—consistent interaction from everyone helps build collective trust.
