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[nicki2772]

Hello to all. My family recently welcomed some baby chicks into our lives.

We have 3 Australorps (Lucy, Sweetie & Nugget), 2 Delaware (Precious & Princess) and 2 Barred Rock (Talula & Bob) - all hens, we hope. My 5 year old named theml, and is over the moon for them all. So far they have been such a joy.

I am new to keeping chickens, but have tried to research as much as I can - both online, and by asking questions to everyone I can. I spend time with them, and try to touch them all at least 5-6 times a day. I really hope that they will all be sweet.

This morning, my so far friendliest girl, Bob, bit my finger. I was a little shocked. Not sure of the best way to handle that, but I am searching on here for some ideas.

I am very happy to be a part of this community. Everyone seems to be so supportive of eachother.

 

[rachlore]

Hi niki2772,

You can find all sorts of information here! Byc got me into chickens, here is a hint, the baby chicks grow FAST! About 2 to 4 weeks after i welcomed mine into my lives they were half the size of the hens! Well, i also got bit on my finger, my wonderful baby roo thought my thumb was a carrot

Roosters CAN be annoying...

 

[BigRooNTN]

I am new to this too. Cant answer questions about biting fingers.

 

[Kevin565]

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[Fierlin1182]

Hi and

Sometimes a chicken will bite your finger because it thinks there's food waiting for it there. Probably happens if you feed them treats out of your hand. My chickens don't seem to be able to see very well in that aspect.

Some chickens just have naturally more feisty personalities than others - I guess there's not much you can do about that.

Good luck! I hope you find everything you need here.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad to have you aboard.