Hi from Marion Alabama!

[Chookmama72]

I just moved here and live in cow country! I just got some chick's (4) girls and am in love already. 2 are Barnevelders and 2 are blue Plymouth Rocks. I'm trying to tame them but they're so skittish. I've only had them for a few days so I'm hoping they'll warm up to me. I'm happy to be here and look forward to making friends.

 

[Lilac_Ginger_Butterscotch]

Welcome to BYC! I'm sure your chicks will come to love you!

 

[Chookmama72]

Thank you!

 

[janiedoe]

Hi, welcome to BYC.
The easiest way to tame them, is to sit with them, and make them curious.
I usually sit on a towel, on the ground, sprinkle a few treats around, and on my lap. Then I sit there quietly and read. I talk quietly to them occasionally, call them by name, while making eye contact. This method has always worked for me.
Good luck!

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Good luck with your chick's!

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined!
Good luck with your chicks!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and congratulations on your new home and chicks. Approach them on their own level rather than from above. They are biologically programmed to fear anything coming at them from above -

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC! I hope you enjoy your chicks! The advise from others is good. They'll warm up to you soon enough!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Chookmama72]

Hi, welcome to BYC.
The easiest way to tame them, is to sit with them, and make them curious.
I usually sit on a towel, on the ground, sprinkle a few treats around, and on my lap. Then I sit there quietly and read. I talk quietly to them occasionally, call them by name, while making eye contact. This method has always worked for me.
Good luck!

Oh thank you, I'll try that!