How do I make my chicken like me?

[Chickenhappy8708]

I have found that if you take a deep breath before holding them, they feed of of your energy, and instead of holding them, it sometimes works better if you let them perch on your arm for a while. My chicks favorite treats are raw oats, and dried sage.

 

[ChiknGordonBlu]

@ChiknGordonBlu did this help?

Only one way to find out, lol. I will pass the info on to the wife and see how she fairs with it. Thanks all.

 

[CIuck]

I have found that if you take a deep breath before holding them, they feed of of your energy, and instead of holding them, it sometimes works better if you let them perch on your arm for a while. My chicks favorite treats are raw oats, and dried sage.

Thank you!

 

[WallyG74]

Mine don’t run from me but I can’t sit there a pet them either. They were 11 months old when I got them so I’m sure they had formed a solid chicken opinion of people. I don’t think they were mistreated but not coddled. These folks raised chickens to sell so there was a detachment. They flock to me for mealworms but always run when I try to pet. When I let them out of the run, they always come running when I call them. But, I don’t think I’ll have to worry about any of my hens jumping into my arms anytime soon.

 

[Neggative]

give them lots of treats! if they wont eat out of your hand just drop it on the ground and back up a few feet.... eventualy they will eat out of your hand... there always wild when biddies tho... prob wont tame down until full grown....

 

[Neggative]

Mine don’t run from me but I can’t sit there a pet them either. They were 11 months old when I got them so I’m sure they had formed a solid chicken opinion of people. I don’t think they were mistreated but not coddled. These folks raised chickens to sell so there was a detachment. They flock to me for mealworms but always run when I try to pet. When I let them out of the run, they always come running when I call them. But, I don’t think I’ll have to worry about any of my hens jumping into my arms anytime soon.

mine usually dont like being petted or held either.... but every once and a while one will hop into my lap.....

 

[Chickenhappy8708]

I think the same thing, with the exception of my not-so-bright chick Hazel, but she's the sweetest thing.

 

[CIuck]

give them lots of treats! if they wont eat out of your hand just drop it on the ground and back up a few feet.... eventualy they will eat out of your hand... there always wild when biddies tho... prob wont tame down until full grown....

Mine don’t run from me but I can’t sit there a pet them either. They were 11 months old when I got them so I’m sure they had formed a solid chicken opinion of people. I don’t think they were mistreated but not coddled. These folks raised chickens to sell so there was a detachment. They flock to me for mealworms but always run when I try to pet. When I let them out of the run, they always come running when I call them. But, I don’t think I’ll have to worry about any of my hens jumping into my arms anytime soon.

Thank you, my chickens love to cuddle but run away when I try to grab them.

 

[Chickenhappy8708]

She's also a buff Orphington so I think that helps.

 

[Neggative]

yeah buff orpingtons are AWSOME