Chickens Help Carve a Pumpkin Into a Jack O’Lantern

Bre Ellis, a backyard homesteader in Kansas, traced out the shape of a Jack O’Lantern before giving it to her chickens to carve out each feature completely with their little beaks. Once they finished, Ellis hollowed out the rest and lit a candle inside for the full effect.

My Chickens Carve A Pumpkin!

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.