Imprinting on Older Hens

[AllMightyPotato]

Recently, my parents' friends had a hard time keeping track of their hens, so they offered them to us. I accepted the new hens and they have joined my flock. They're about 1.5 years old, according to the previous owners. By now, the other 4 hens have accepted them, but they refuse to come near me. They imprinted to their previous owners, but is there a way to build their trust or cause them to imprint on me as well?

 

[aart]

By now, the other 4 hens have accepted them, but they refuse to come near me.

How long has it been?
Do your existing birds still come up to you?
Give the newbies time.

 

[Dottie the Chicken]

Try to give treats. Don't give them too many, but enough to let them know your the treat person. Also, try to work somewhat quietly and slowly around them, with a soothing voice, to let them know you're okay. This may help.

 

[AllMightyPotato]

How long has it been?
Do your existing birds still come up to you?
Give the newbies time.

By now, it's been about 2 weeks. My older birds do still run up to me.

 

[aart]

By now, it's been about 2 weeks. My older birds do still run up to me.

The more time you spend out there, the quicker they'll get used to you.
Hand feeding can help, but your existing birds may not let them participate.
2 weeks isn't very long, I'd say you're lucky the existing birds have accepted them.