Baby chicks just want to be held!

[Bear4boo]

We got 3 baby chicks today: they are 8 days old. All of them LOVE being held and chirp and try to jump to us when we put them back in the brooder. It’s really cute but this is very different than our last batch of chicks who hid under the heat plate when we tried to pick them up. They love to be in our hands and quiet down immediately and sleep. Any suggestions on what we can do to make them feel more secure in the brooder?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Just give them time, they will settle in.

Cute chicks! Some are more friendly than others, so be glad that for now, they seem to enjoy being held.