Anyone who read the other thread read my little close range mishaps story.

As far as how close to one I have been....I had a hen two springs ago walk between my father and I, who were seated about 8 feet apart. I don't think I have ever been so nervous in my life. I thought for sure the bird was going to hear us breathing, or see me shaking. All that excitement from an ugly ol' hen! She never spooked either...just kept on looking for what had made that noise about 15 minutes prior.