Many of my silkies don't mind being around me because they know who brings the food, water, and veggies. That said, some silkies seem to be more gregarious than others. I have a growout pen with 18 chicks from outside eggs and 4 of my own. Every time I open the door most run to the other side but a few (4 or 5) run right to me, follow me, and will sit on my feet. I think they have picked up on the connection between me and fresh food more easily than the others. Of these extra friendly chicks, I have three tagged as potential roos and two tagged as potential pullets (I'm using banding to track my best guesses on sexing so I can see how accurate I am).
