Darn....I forgot! I also downloaded an app of chicken sounds, when they are restless I play a few of the calm hen noises. Trying to get them use to being handled, I hummed to them last night while petting the One hen who allows it. Today, the others are coming closer to me and not so skiddish...
That's fabulous advice! I'm new here too so appreciate the experience & willingness of others to share their practices! Turns out that I may be doing things right without knowing I was training! I love animals and am one of those people who tend to appreciate the company of animals over people...