I saw someone on BYC saying pullets get less skittish when they grow up, is that your experience? My girls are a little less tame since moving outside. They'll eat from my hand but don't want to be pet or jump on me anymore.
This is my second flock and they seem to go through stages. As my first ones matured they became more friendly. As small chicks they were pretty friendly and loved to sit in my lap. As teenagers they acted as such and were more independent. Once they reached laying age it was a night and day difference how friendly they got. Each has their own personality and from what I have heard breeds differ too. My first were Production Reds so most of them were very friendly when mature. One was a little shy but not too much so. This flock are different breeds and definitely act differently. We'll see when they mature how they act. I picked them because of their friendliness but had to have the Americana and she is living up to their reputation.