Sunrise on the Farm: My Day with the TikTok Chickens
There’s something magical about sunrise on the farm—the kind of quiet moment where the world feels soft and golden, and for about thirty seconds, you think maybe today will be peaceful. And then the chickens wake up.
At Boggs Funny Farm, the chickens are more than just egg-layers. They’re full-blown TikTok stars, each one with a personality bigger than their tiny feathered bodies. The moment the first streak of sun hits the coop, it’s like they’re clocking in for work—except their “job” is causing chaos, demanding snacks, and occasionally acting like divas in front of the camera.
This morning, I carried out their feed with one hand and my phone in the other, ready to catch some of that golden-hour magic. The chickens, however, had other plans. Before I even got the door open, Beatrice—the self-appointed queen of the coop—came barreling out like she was late for a meeting. Right behind her was Nugget, who insists on narrating every moment of her life with loud clucks that sound suspiciously like complaints.
Trying to film them is like trying to direct a reality TV show with zero contracts, no script, and a cast of feathery chaos agents. One chicken will pose perfectly in the sunlight, wings stretched like an influencer showing off her best angles, while another is in the background stealing food or trying to peck my shoelaces. And of course, Henry the donkey has to wander into the frame because heaven forbid the chickens get all the attention.
But here’s the thing—I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Their morning antics may not always go as planned, but the laughter, the silly moments, and the joy they bring are what make the farm feel alive. Every cluck, every flap, every photobomb becomes part of the story we share. And somehow, even in the chaos, people watching online feel the same sunshine that warms my mornings here.
So, sunrise on the farm isn’t just about feeding chickens. It’s about laughter spilling into the day before the coffee even kicks in. It’s about unexpected bloopers, tiny eggs, and fluffy wings catching the first light. And most of all, it’s about remembering that joy doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be real.
