Like that lady from Home Alone.

[808momof4]

Last night, I went into my 6 week old chickens' run to get them set for bed. And all 8 started trying to get on me to be held. If I bent over 2 or 3 would fly up onto my back and then when I stood, climb up to my shoulder. I tried to spend a little time with each pullet and put her in the coop, but none of them wanted me to put them down. It was so strange. Today they are running all over the yard. Not just pecking around, but RUNNING.

I have two who are usually the best with being held. Only one goes out of her way to be held. Usually, I have to corner them before they will let me hold them. Last night was strange, right?

 

[ChickNanny13]

Was it their first night out?
Is it possible they had a "visitor"? Check around the area for footprints or any disturbance around their run. Sounds like something possible spooked them & they know you're a safe zone. Picture of their "run" would help.

Where are you located? You may want to update your profile with location; knowing your time zone we can tag those in your area, weather conditions, gives us predator possibilities & supply availability.

 

[808momof4]

Was it their first night out?
Is it possible they had a "visitor"? Check around the area for footprints or any disturbance around their run. Sounds like something possible spooked them & they know you're a safe zone. Picture of their "run" would help.

Where are you located? You may want to update your profile with location; knowing your time zone we can tag those in your area, weather conditions, gives us predator possibilities & supply availability.

Thanks! I live in Hawaii on Oahu. No predators around. I am sitting outside now and four just climbed up on me. So, I guess they like me. LOL

 

[ChickNanny13]

I'm on the Big Island Yup, they LOVE you Isn't it great, no predators but keep an eye out for mongoose when they start laying.