My chicks get about ten minutes a day sitting on my chest getting petted. My brooder/dog kennel sits by my chair for 3 or 4 weeks so the bulldog and i get maximum time with them.
Chickens are scared (chicken) of everything.
Now when you have to put your have in, go right down to the bottom and get still fo a few seconds. Them move your hand along the bottom. You need to be hand feeding treats. again, put your hand in to the bottom and wait, then offer treats. Chickens...