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I got my chicks at 2 weeks and had the hardest time getting them used to me. finally at 3 weeks of age i just said i am going to pick you up whether you like or not. so every evening, i would go to the brooder and sit and pick one up and hold it close to me and pet it and then moved onto the next one. well, now they are 5 weeks and i can put my hands on each one. i do use treats too, they get used to seeing the plate with their grit and they get all excited knowing treats are coming next. just be diligent in picking them up, they wont like it at first, but soon they will know that you will not hurt them. they will get used to it and become very good pets.
I got my chicks at 2 weeks and had the hardest time getting them used to me. finally at 3 weeks of age i just said i am going to pick you up whether you like or not. so every evening, i would go to the brooder and sit and pick one up and hold it close to me and pet it and then moved onto the next one. well, now they are 5 weeks and i can put my hands on each one. i do use treats too, they get used to seeing the plate with their grit and they get all excited knowing treats are coming next. just be diligent in picking them up, they wont like it at first, but soon they will know that you will not hurt them. they will get used to it and become very good pets.
