At what age is it ok to hold my chicks?

[Imustbecrazy1]

Hi! I have 6 new chicks they are approximately 10 days old. They are basically pets. I have heard a lot of mixed feedback about handling them. Some people say not for a couple weeks, some say right away....I know you don’t want them to get too chilled but can’t I hold them a few minutes to encourage bonding?
Thanks for any feedback!

 

[TheOddOneOut]

You can hold them for sure now! It won’t hurt them.

 

[Imustbecrazy1]

You can hold them for sure now! It won’t hurt them.

Yay!!! Thanks for your feedback!

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Yay!!! Thanks for your feedback!

No problem!

 

[Chickenhappy8708]

Totally hold them, don't over Handel, as this is unhealthy, but your holding them is very good for trust.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I hold mine whenever I can without stressing them out too much

 

[HappyClucker7]

Yes, you can hold them. They will learn to trust you through handling and interaction.

 

[Josip]

I hold them form first minut and they adore be held.

 

[Chickenhappy8708]

Cute❤

 

[the_peep_squad]

I am new to chickens but I am trying to handle mine every day. I have been picking them up for 1-2 min every day. We have also had several with pasty butt, so they are not happy about the butt washes. They are not freaking out as much when I put my hand in the brooder. Some are even climbing on my ha d or pecking at my jewelry.