My flock wont let me touch them

[JacinLarkwell]

Perhaps I have different flock goals and i do wish they would trust me.. these are ladies that will be around till they die naturally or a preditor gets them..
However, I am sure over the course of time they will learn I have no intentions to harm them...ill just keep on keeping on

I take it as, the bird trusts you if it is content with being sedentary when it knows you're there. It might not let you come over and pick it up, but they'll have their chicks around where you can see, they'll dust bathe and eat and drink and sun bathe. They won't be hiding until you leave

 

[Shadrach]

Perhaps I have different flock goals and i do wish they would trust me.. these are ladies that will be around till they die naturally or a preditor gets them..
However, I am sure over the course of time they will learn I have no intentions to harm them...ill just keep on keeping on

You mean like this?

 

[Hedgeland Farms]

Chickens that like and trust you will take treats out of your hand but you'll probably have to chase it if you have to give it medicine or do a health exam. Most people do this at night after they've gone to roost . The exceptions are those that are as pets (don't live in coops)

Thanks for making me feel better!!

 

[McChooky]

Thanks for making me feel better!!

Yes please don't take it personal if they avoid being touched or picked up thats just the way chickens are .They love you to hang out with them and give them a lot of attention but they just don't like being held lol

 

[NatJ]

They are just so skittish! I gotta move incredibly slow in order for them to not freak out and run away lol.

I would say to move at whatever speed is convenient for you, and let them get used to it.
When you do want them to take treats from your hand, hold still and offer the treats.

They might just be getting out of the way, rather than actually scared. Chickens seem able to learn the difference between "offering treats" and "watch out, I'm busy."

 

[JacinLarkwell]

The thing about friendly chickens is that they can start demanding attention and the concomitant treats. A chicken that's always underfoot. I'd rather they remain a bit aloof and wary.

Or they'll fly onto your back when you're doing other things. 2 of my sebrights are really bad at that

 

[Hedgeland Farms]

I would say to move at whatever speed is convenient for you, and let them get used to it.
When you do want them to take treats from your hand, hold still and offer the treats.

They might just be getting out of the way, rather than actually scared. Chickens seem able to learn the difference between "offering treats" and "watch out, I'm busy."

Solid advice, thank you
I was wondering if i could ever move at full speed again lol

My mom had chickens...and I never thought the way I do abt them like I do my own...

I just want them to be the happiest little ladies lol

 

[Hedgeland Farms]

Or they'll fly onto your back when you're doing other things. 2 of my sebrights are really bad at that

One did that abt a week a go...scared me so bad...shes nor done it since lol...I think my yelp and jump probably clues her in

 

[Hedgeland Farms]

I take it as, the bird trusts you if it is content with being sedentary when it knows you're there. It might not let you come over and pick it up, but they'll have their chicks around where you can see, they'll dust bathe and eat and drink and sun bathe. They won't be hiding until you leave

Thank you for the different perspective!

 

[JacinLarkwell]

One did that abt a week a go...scared me so bad...shes nor done it since lol...I think my yelp and jump probably clues her in

At least she didn't poop in your hair! My girls are learning to hold it when I hold them, but it's still a battle upriver with them. I think their want for attention is helping to clue then in that = no cuddles