I am brand new to raising chicks. I have 8 bantam chicks that are 1 week old today. They aren't very people friendly. I pick them up twice a day to check for pasty butt. I sit by the brooder and talk to them 5-6 times a day. I've put food on my hand and occasionally they will eat out of it.
They don't like being held and chirp loudly when I pick them up. I've sat in the brooder with them and they completely ignore me. I've seen other people with chicks asleep on their laps and hands. Am I doing something wrong? Should I interact with them more/less? Am I just being paranoid? I want really friendly chickens. Any advice would be appreciated.
They don't like being held and chirp loudly when I pick them up. I've sat in the brooder with them and they completely ignore me. I've seen other people with chicks asleep on their laps and hands. Am I doing something wrong? Should I interact with them more/less? Am I just being paranoid? I want really friendly chickens. Any advice would be appreciated.