/ Register

  1. If this is your first time on BYC, we suggest you start with one of these three options:
    Raising Chickens Chicken Coops Join BYC
    If you're already a member of our community, click here to login & click here to learn what's new!

Do you think I'm making a break through?

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by vfem, Sep 1, 2008.

Most Liked Posts
  1. Sep 1, 2008 #1
    vfem

    vfem Yoga...The Chicken Pose

    7,325
    15
    264
    Aug 4, 2008
    Fuquay Varina, NC
    I got 2 new silkies approximately 20+/- weeks old. They were very flighty and very pecky! I've been watching myself and trying to hold them everyday. They still peck and nip some, but NEVER draw blood... in fact it doesn't hurt at all. They run away pretty fast when I put them down, but don't seem to fight as much.

    Do you think they'll stop pecking at me soon? Do you think these are signs they are starting to relax to me? I'd like the kids to be able to start holding them soon but I absolutely don't want them to hurt the youngin's.
     
  3. Sep 1, 2008 #2
    Wyo Chick

    Wyo Chick Chillin' With My Peeps

    213
    2
    121
    Aug 20, 2008
    Statesville, North Carolina
    Sokies are so pretty! How long have you had them? Chickens are flighty birds as it is, but when they get used to your voice they won't be so flighty. Some birds are more nervous then other breeds. Whenever I have new chickens I bring them treats and talk quietly to them. It takes time.Your birds may not be used to humans. Good Luck!
     

BackYard Chickens is proudly sponsored by