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  1. ThaSilverShadow

    How do you make your chickens more comfortable with you?

    In my experience with chicks. Is the more I'm around them at an earlier age the better the outcome. My first batch I played with alot as chicks. 15 out of 15 cant get enough of me. However, with batch number two I took a more hands off approach. 5 out of 6 wouldn't let me near them. I...
  2. ThaSilverShadow

    How do you make your chickens more comfortable with you?

    Going in at night when they are sleepy is working well for me. I have my light so she can see me while I caress/talk to her. It is helping during the day as well. Today I picked her up and she rested on my hand until I was tired of petting her. A first! Only birds I've had a problem with...
  3. ThaSilverShadow

    How do you make your chickens more comfortable with you?

    As someone already said go in there after dark. They are more docile then. Pick them up, pet, and talk to them. During the day get one and bring them into a corner of the pen. This works good for a rooster thats acting up as well. They feel like they can't escape and remain still. I have...
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