Originally Posted by Janet

Ever since I was little I've been afraid of BIRDS. I can remember and so can my Mom, of me waking up screaming because I dreamt of chickens in and on my crib. I can remember it like it was yesterday and can tell you where all 5 chickens were.

I can't go any place like tourist places that have birds running around, any kind of BIRD, ducks, geese...even the fake ones. It's a horrible fear.

I can't even mow our yard anymore because of the tree/barn swallows. I know logically they are eating bugs, but they swoop and dive at me and I just can't stand it. Even if I see a dead one I'll hop off the mower and let it keep going.

I've never wanted my son to be afraid so I do have hummingbird and finch feeders hanging outside. Long as they are out and I'm in it's not too bad. I just hate their eye, feet and beak and wings...well I guess pretty much the whole bird.