Question

[Mandied]

Is it normal for your 5 week old chick to peck at you? Specially when you go to give them fresh water or feed.

 

[azygous]

Do you know how human babies beginning to crawl put everything loose and lying about into their mouths? That's what baby chicks are doing when they peck at you and things in their environment. Babies of most species investigate things by testing them orally. It's one of the first ways human infants learn and it's the way all chickens investigate and gather information - with their beaks.

 

[WIchickMama]

completely normal--especially if you wear any rings, nail polish or similar items

 

[Mandied]

Do you know how human babies beginning to crawl put everything loose and lying about into their mouths? That's what baby chicks are doing when they peck at you and things in their environment. Babies of most species investigate things by testing them orally. It's one of the first ways human infants learn and it's the way all chickens investigate and gather information - with their beaks.

Thank you