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[centrarchid]

I'd like some tips on training if you don't mind. 1 chicken of my year old flock survived a neighbors dog attack they were all very tame. My 3 week old chicks not so much. I just got a few more 2 days ago, cute little bantams, I'd like to stay more tame.

First get some live mealworms. Where are you located?

 

[HNB23]

Southern Alabama.

 

[centrarchid]

Southern Alabama.

Look around for wild bird suppliers where you can purchase mealworms in bulk. I was thinking you lived near some large city where such is easier to procure.

 

[HNB23]

My older chickens, especially my buff Orpington roo, would follow me around under trees where I'd rake and turn over downed tree limbs for them to find grubs. He was the nicest roo i ever seen he would still tolerate being held. It's disheartening to start all over after having that. That's why I'll try anything to help these get there.

 

[centrarchid]

You can retrain fully adult hens and roosters.