I've never bought Pullets or Hens, but I agree raising yourself instead of Broody Hen raised is the way to get friendly chickens.Actually, some of the most snuggly chickens are those raised from baby chicks and handled frequently.
@bittyflock
Try hand feeding your chickens bugs like mealworms, soldier fly larvae or my Chickens favorite is live crickets and grasshoppers. My property has thousands during the summer. They know right where to go when I let them Free Range.
Sometimes I find a sluggish Grasshopper on a cold morning and hand feed to a hen, watch your fingers! GC
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