New Chicks

[thechad509]

I have 8 new chicks, 4 buff's, 2 americauna's, a black sex-link and a rhode island red, they are about a month old and everytime I go to change water/food/bedding they begin to peck my hands. I was wondering if this is a sign of something...perhaps a few roosters? Any suggestions of anything that can be done or if it's just time. Also when should they go in the coop/run?

 

[lovinlife]

They're curious. Teach them to eat out of your hand and they'll stay sweet.

I would only let them out on warm days for an hour or so (supervised) until they're fully feathered out.

 

[Mahonri]

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They see food come from your hand so they are trying to get food. Aren't chickens wonderful?!!