I got a flock of 6 chicks and some of them are scared of me

[AmooseReally]

So I've had these wyandotte chicks their whole life and I did interact with them quite a lot, once they reached 5 weeks old though they started to not be too fond of being close to me I don't know why, I've never attacked them or hurted them. What can I do to make them friendly to me?

 

[Evadig]

Hello! I’m sure someone will be along to give you some better advice soon…but here’s my two cents .
I think they go through a phase where they steer clear of you; nothing on your part, it’s just the pullet themselves. They should become a little more social when they start laying eggs. You could try coaxing them with mealworms or other treats like peas, cracked corn, or yogurt (in moderation of course ).

 

[Sally PB]

I start interacting with mine right away, about the second day I have them. I sit by the brooder with my hand in it, resting on the floor. I mix up some mash snack (their feed, wetted with water to make a mash) and have a glob in my palm.

OOOO!!! Hand is big scary thing! Everyone run away!

Sit. Sit. Sit, very still. Eventually, one of the chicks will come check out the big hand thing and peck at it... and find... FOOD!!!

I did this 2-3 times a day. By the second or third day, they knew the hand held food and as soon as they saw it, they came running.

Change tactics. I'd put my foot in the brooder. Another big scary thing. But this one didn't have food, so we'll just hop on it and hop back off. Eventually, one will figure out how to climb up my leg. Momma jungle gym! Oh, what fun. Sitting on Mt Kneecap opens up whole vistas.

Things to remember:
They are prey animals, so anything coming down from above is instinctively scary. Reach in from the side, not down from the top.
Move slowly and let them come to you.
Food is a good way to make friends. Make up a few tablespoons of their feed as a mash. They love it! (It's your regular food, chicks!) Use that as a treat as often as you want.
I talked softly to them. "Safe with momma, safe with momma." I would very gently stroke their wings with the back of my index finger. No pressure, just a gentle stroke to get them used to my touch, and touching their wings, not their backs.

 

[The cheek coop]

I think it the “teenage” phase that we all go through. Don’t take it personal, they will warm up to you just keep spending time with them.

 

[AmooseReally]

I appreciate all your advice!

 

[PoppasGrill]

Like Sally PB stated, it takes time and very little sudden movement to get them used to you. We have several that will run up to us and stand at our feet for feeding time, but will not let us pick ‘em up or even touch them, yet others are trying to jump on our backs when we are cleaning out coops. They all get their own attitude and personalities.