Although I didn't really look for a definition of such fear, I came upon an article in my husband's Medical Observer magazine about Alektorophobia - the fear of live chicken.Yes. I am afraid of these farmyard critters. If you want to torture me, simply leave me in an empty room with only one chicken (or chick) and I will surely die of fear.
On second thought, I not only fear live chickens but all sorts of feathered creatures. I will refuse even the most expensive of birds so dealing with pigeons in Europe (given that I will visit the continent in my lifetime) will be an extra challenge for me. Therefore, my fear could probably be classified as Ornithophobia - fear of birds.
According to Mednet.com, Ornithophobia is an abnormal and persistent fear of birds. Sufferers from ornithophobia experience undue anxiety about encountering and even being attacked by birds although they may realize their fears are quite irrational.
In terms of anxiety level, let's just say that I don't go wild at the sight of them but, as I said, I cannot be left alone in a room with any feathered creature.












