Petrified of the flock block?

[Stayc]

Aww, they will figure it out and gobble it down. I hope. For mine, i break a little off when i put one in and give them each a taste. then they know what it is. Good luck

 

[rjohns39]

When ever I integrate new birds in the pasture I'll go out and sit on the duck house and just observe to make sure pecking doesn't get out of hand. If I don't offer treats, I'll be covered in birds within a half hour. By now most of my birds will take food or treats from me. There are always the hold out though.

 

[Oolala]

Only one of my three like mealworms, amazing after all I have read, but tinned sweet corn is their most favourite

 

[BantyChooks]

Next time you're in the run, sit there and ignore them for a while... when they've all gathered at your feet, drop a few meal worms. After they've finished them, slowly lower your hand down with some in your palm and just wait quietly. There is a risk of them jumping into your lap and do wear sunglasses or some form of eye protection.

Absolutely agree. Also, don't make eye contact or look at them directly. It changes your body language enough to make skittish birds run away.

 

[N F C]

They hate "new" once they discover what it is, it'll go in a flash.

That's been my experience with things like flock block and new treats too. Chickens just don't do 'new' very well

 

[KettermanHillCoop]

That's been my experience with things like flock block and new treats too. Chickens just don't do 'new' very well

Well...I hope my "newness" wears off soon...**sniffle**

 

[N F C]

Well...I hope my "newness" wears off soon...**sniffle**

Aww, buck up little buddy...keep taking them goodies and treat them like the royalty they think they are and you'll be best friends soon!

 

[peckpeckpeck]

If I remember correctly your birds are rescued ferals, right?
I raised mine from chicks, handled & fed them every day & they were still skittish of me during their teen weeks.

You can also try tossing treats one by one every time they get near you. Gives positive reinforcement for even approaching you, even if they don't eat out of your hand right away.

I also sometimes stoop & scratch the ground, then do the "tut tut tut" sound & throw worms where I just scratched. They like it as an activity that's centers you together around something they already like doing -- scratching & pecking -- withoit having to come face to face with you.

Give them time & patience. They'll come around.

 

[KettermanHillCoop]

If I remember correctly your birds are rescued ferals, right?
I raised mine from chicks, handled & fed them every day & they were still skittish of me during their teen weeks.

You can also try tossing treats one by one every time they get near you. Gives positive reinforcement for even approaching you, even if they don't eat out of your hand right away.

I also sometimes stoop & scratch the ground, then do the "tut tut tut" sound & throw worms where I just scratched. They like it as an activity that's centers you together around something they already like doing -- scratching & pecking -- withoit having to come face to face with you.

Give them time & patience. They'll come around.

Yes, they are my rescued babies. I suppose I need to learn patience....

 

[BantyChooks]

I raised mine from chicks, handled & fed them every day & they were still skittish of me during their teen weeks.

Another good point. Teenage chicks are gawky, squawky, and panicked until they reach about 6 months of age... some take even longer.