Is it normal to be afraid of ostriches?

I have been scared of ostriches ever since one attacked me. I was 6 years old, and my friend had a petting zoo at their birthday party. I was feeding the animals when all of the sudden the ostrich freaked out and knocked me over. It then procceded to peck me, Is it normal for me to still have a fear of ostriches? I am 18 years old by the way.

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  • Lol yeah thats normal. (:

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  • deb

    Well....at least they dont fly. We would all be dead if they did.

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  • my sister was chased by a rooster when she was little. That wasn't really helpful to you, but maybe it did something to her brain and explains why she has anger issues

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  • ttwaabm

    I think that's a very good reason to be afraid of them. Besides, they're mean-ass birds.

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  • TheConsciousElectron

    Ostriches freak me out. I wouldn't want one pecking at me.

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  • Heh?

    You are lucky you were not eaten, as the hellspawn was likely tenderizing you in preparation.

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  • brothershamass

    It's not normal for a bird to be that big, they are quite weird looking. I did have a re occuring nightmare about them chasing me, whilst I was in a nappy when I was younger, so I understand where you're coming from.

    In fairness to them, they must feel quite sad most of the time, as they're a bird with wings yet they can't fly.

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  • Who_Fan4Life

    When you go to bed, just think of their long, furry necks and their skull-like face with their hard, unusual beak and their bulging eyes. THEY'RE COMING FOR YOU!

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  • phullofit

    yeah, its normal. if you have a traumatic experience like that you will be afraid of that thing most likely later in life.

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  • bearcrimes

    Yes, it's normal. A lot of people still have fears of things because of traumatic experiences when they were young.

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  • Ostriches can rip your guts out with its claw on its toe. Don't fuck with Ostriches.

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