I picked up my babies everyday and held them...

[pattee]

Now I can hardly get any of them to come to me ...

I guess I'm jealous of seeing you all with your chicken on your shoulder or arm.... even in your lap.

Mine are 5 and half weeks old and the only time them want to see me is when I have a treat.

Will they get over that?
What could I do thats different?

 

[TundraChick]

Mine did the same thing. When they start to lay they do become easier to handle some even friendly

 

[hcammack]

I held my babies daily when they were little but from 5 weeks to 16 weeks I couldn't touch them unless I had scatch grain. When they start laying they calm down allot!

 

[Katy]

A lot of mine seem to go through a "spazzy" stage too about that age.

 

[Alaska animal lover]

Oh my, thank goodness! Mine are 5 weeks and I feel so used! Treats, treats, treats, thats all they care about. =P

 

[austinhart123]

thats teenagers for ya

 

[Davaroo]

I gotta say this, even if it is not very warm and fuzzy:

Chickens are not people and I'm convinced do not share our sensibilites nor any sense of moral obligation to you, their steward. They like you if you are carrying food, but there is no reciprocation among them, for all you do on their behalf.

Maybe some will come round and be "friendly," maybe none will. I had one, Hazel, who was my busom buddy and would come to me whenever I came into sight. The rest of her flock mates?
They couldnt care less and kept their distance.

I dont say this to be a butthead. It's just the truth and I want you to be comfortable.

 

[Alaska animal lover]

Quote:
Mine WILL be my friends!

Just kidding, I don't care so much as long as they aren't mean. I got them for eggs.

 

[pattee]

I want to thank you all...
Yea Elderoo... I knew from the start my chicks wouldn't be my dog or my cat... But I love my chicks as much..

Also

teenagers!!!! Yep I think that what are becoming...

And treats??? I'm so used!

 

[lovinthechickens]

Chicks- "Ugh, the treat lady forgot the treats. Lets give her the cold sholder"