How to get 8-10 week old pullets and cockerels used to you

[Bryce Thomas]

I have 4 silkie babies and just like koa shadow and peaches they are the love of my life, but they always run away and get scared when I reach for them or get close to the chick coop. How do I stop this? I raised all 4 from eggs and played with them everyday, my 3 silkies who are fully grown were like this as well, is being afraid natural for young chickens? help will be appreciated, thanks!

I play with them about 25 mins a day to get them used to me

 

[Lady Clucks-a-Lot]

It would be best if you start playing with them as a day-old chick, but since they're already weeks older than that, I suggest to keep them beside as long as you can. Also let them watch you adding food and water for them. Take them and put them on your arm and take them on a walk around your house. Pet them softly and talk to them quietly. Do NEVER shout in front of them. Give them treats, take them outside to play or get them toys. You could also dig up 5+ worms and get some soften dirt that can be easily digged out and put them a small box. Make sure your chick can find the worms very easily, this will entertain them very much. Peanut, my sister's chick, was super-duper excited when she found her first worm in our garden.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Don't chase, don't harrass, no sudden movements. Sit there and wait for them to come investigate. Once they know you're not going to attack, it's moreblokely they're let you come close