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Panic! Panic!

Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by Preservation Acres, Sep 10, 2009.

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  1. Sep 10, 2009 #1
    Preservation Acres

    Preservation Acres Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I have four very calm hens...the sit on your lap and coo kinda hens.

    Then there's the new one. I bought a game hen because I just had to have her, and she is the flightiest thing I've ever seen in my life. Just the sight of something (non-chicken) walking on two legs sends her into a panic.

    Will she ever calm down?
     
  3. Sep 10, 2009 #2
    LuvinMyPeeps

    LuvinMyPeeps Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I had an OEGB who was super flighty and I gave him a bath...yes, a bath! He must have really liked it because as soon as he got it he calmed down in the towel, then realized I wasn't the devil. After that I was able to pet him and hold him.

    He ended up being a real sweetie. He even sat in the house while the dog (a lab) wagged her tail against him and he didn't even move - just glanced over his shoulder at her tail wacking him (hey, she was happy LOL). What a crack up.

    Have faith...and treats!!!
     
  5. Sep 10, 2009 #3
    Preservation Acres

    Preservation Acres Chillin' With My Peeps

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    She has calmed down some actually, but she has a loooong way to go. She's not scared of the other hens anymore, so that's a start.

    She watches my other hens sit on my lap and eat out of my hand and she just stares with wonder.
     
  7. Sep 10, 2009 #4
    patman75

    patman75 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Treats, treats, treats
     
  9. Sep 10, 2009 #5
    JewellFarm

    JewellFarm Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Give her some more time to get used to her surroundings and you as well. She might come around eventually.
     
  11. Sep 10, 2009 #6
    gritsar

    gritsar Cows, Chooks & Impys - OH MY!

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    Quote:I agree. Maybe she wasn't used to so much human contact in her previous home.
     
  13. Sep 11, 2009 #7
    Camelot Farms

    Camelot Farms Chickenista

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    My OEGB are my least flighty birds. When I open their cages, they literally jump in my hand. 8 yr old DD carries them around like they are babies.

    Lots of handling, lots of treats and persistance!

    Love my OEGB's! [​IMG]
     

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