I recently started back up with chickens. I got 16 chicks from various breeds, but chose 8 blue Australorps because they are so docile and inquisitive.
From day one I would talk to them and put my hands on the brooder, moved very slow and talked very quietly, just like this article suggests. Lots of petting as the days went by, and just sitting with my hands in the brooder to let them get familiar with fingers and how hands move. It really works!
Now, at 7 weeks, all i have to do is shake a spice bottle full of meal worms and they come running. They climb all over me and love to cuddle!
Tame chickens are the best and this article is a HUGE help!!
From day one I would talk to them and put my hands on the brooder, moved very slow and talked very quietly, just like this article suggests. Lots of petting as the days went by, and just sitting with my hands in the brooder to let them get familiar with fingers and how hands move. It really works!
Now, at 7 weeks, all i have to do is shake a spice bottle full of meal worms and they come running. They climb all over me and love to cuddle!
Tame chickens are the best and this article is a HUGE help!!
