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To hypnotize a chicken, start by holding it down on a flat surface with 1 hand supporting its breast. Next, move a finger on your other hand backward and forward in front of the chicken’s beak, starting close to its beak, then moving about 4 inches away. Do this repeatedly, until the chicken is hypnotized and stops moving or squawking. If that doesn’t work, try drawing a line on the ground with your finger, starting near the chicken’s beak and moving slowly outward in front of its head. When it’s time to wake up your hypnotized chicken, just clap your hands. For tips on how to use hypnosis to reduce stress in chickens, keep reading!