Chicken scared of me after isolating her

[Sparko]

I have 3 silkies and I isolated one after I recently got them because she seemed really sick. During the isolation period I had to force her to drink medicated water because she wouldn’t drink and I also trimmed her “hair” a bit to see better.

Now whenever I hand feed them she just pecks stuff from the floor. The only time she gets food from my hand is when I give them fruit, and not the bits on my palm, just what I’m holding. She also seems to run away and chirp as if scared whenever I get too near.

How can I make her not scared of me?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Just keep working with her slowly, she may come around. Some birds do not like being handled period so she may never be cuddly. Take it for what it is, offer her treats, but don't try to grab her, it will just make it worse.

 

[Sparko]

Some birds do not like being handled period so she may never be cuddly.

It would suck if this was the case because she's so fluffy. My mom was able to hand feed her a treat tho so hopefully it's just a matter of time!

don't try to grab her, it will just make it worse.

Oww, I've been grabbing them every now and then because someone told me it would help tame them, but I'll stop.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Don't grab! That's a sure way to put them off.
Let them come to you.
Go sit with them, bring a few treats (not too many!) hand feed them, then just sit and talk to them. Let them explore around you. Read a book out loud to them, let them get used to your voice.

I understand, some are fluffy, cute, etc. and it's sooo tempting to want to cuddle, but some just do not like being held. Give them time.