I'll see if I can't scoop them up while they're eating and try and keep them eating. Desire for cheese warring with their hatred of being held. For some reason, I thought bantams were super friendly, but maybe the game ones are just a skittish type. They certainly have more spazzy 'personality'...
These little buggers want nothing to do with me unless I bring cheese, then they'll swarm my hand and run off after all the bits are gone. Petting? Cuddling? Picking up? Not a chance you crazy person!
They're Old English Bantams currently creating giant messes in my living room tupperware...