Hand Fed My Babies

[ScrmnWoody]

It took some time and a little trickery, but they finally ate mealworms from my hand!

I had to start with a small dish and a few worms. When they finally found them, I started dropping in more worms a few at a time. They started going nuts.

Then I put some more in the dish, but I held the dish.

Finally, I put some in my hand and they pecked 'em right out. It felt good to have them coming towards me instead of running away from me.

 

[JennsPeeps]

It takes more patience with some breeds than with others but your case proves that the way to a chicken's heart is through its stomach.

Greedy little buggers!

 

[ScrmnWoody]

I guess I didn't realize that it can be breed specific. Mine are all RIR. They definitely aren't down with being held.

 

[JennsPeeps]

We've got a RIR and she does not like being held. She get better once she started laying but has never been a "hold me" chicken but, boy, is she a fantastic layer!!

Good for you for working with yours to keep them friendly! Keep at it.

Some breeds are much MUCH friendlier than others. Our sex-link is a very nice bird, as was our barred rock.