Raising chickens is so much harder than I expected. We have a small city flock. I've read so much, learned so much and talked to many people, including local chicken hatchery owners. We've spent so much money and time on them. I new at this, but I'm not ignorant about how to care for...
Train him!
We started using meal worm treats to train our hens to let us pick them up. Think about dog training - it is very similar. Example: week 1, once a day, say "treats" and throw a few mealworms in the run and keep your distance. Week 2, once a day, say "treats" and stay kneeling...