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[Coopedup:p]

i got my first chickens after about 5 years. there are just three white cochin bantams. one roo and 2 hens. i got them last wednesday and they are still kinda skiddish. they wont walk up to me. but i hold them..... but they thry to get away so i put them down. i just started giving them oyster shells. but i was wondering how i could get them to come up to me. can yall help?

 

[TaLani]

It'll take more than just one week. The best way to get them to like you more is just interactering with them regularly and giving them food/treats. Since you've not had them long, they're still getting used to their new surroundings and you.

 

[The Chicken People]

How old are they?

 

[Coopedup:p]

yeh, their old coop was really small to. but i hope it wont take to long for them to get used to me.