Sassy chicken body slams me when I enter coop!

[azygous]

When we discipline our birds, we are careful not to inflict any pain or harm. There is a distinction between discipline and punishment. We do not punish. We discipline.

 

[chickens really]

When we discipline our birds, we are careful not to inflict any pain or harm. There is a distinction between discipline and punishment. We do not punish. We discipline.

Hmm..Only Bird I have ever had to punish was Ron a Polish Rooster that attacked me...Kicked him right out the pop door.. he was vicious...

*Edited by staff*

 

[chickens really]

Ron is also gone and was not a pet but an aggressive Rooster..Gone the next day.

 

[Folly's place]

I guess you just didn't hug him enough, right?
Mary

 

[Feathyr]

If you hand feed or treat them with stuff other than feed?.
Of course they get pushy..

When it comes to hand-feeding, though, spanking the bird is the least of my problems. The only thing I'm concerned about is coming out of there with all ten fingers intact...

 

[R2elk]

Hi, I used to have a girl like that, I think its just " what time do you call this?" Take some treats in your pocket and give hers 1st, see what happens!

It is never a good idea to reward bad behavior.

 

[R2elk]

When it comes to hand-feeding, though, spanking the bird is the least of my problems. The only thing I'm concerned about is coming out of there with all ten fingers intact...

 

[sourland]

Anyone who allows a bird to fly anywhere near their face does not value their vision.

 

[BantyChooks]

If you hand feed or treat them with stuff other than feed?.
Of course they get pushy..

I do not hand feed, as a general rule. Scraps are dumped in a specific bucket and they have to behave if they want them. No pushy birds.
First year pullets (especially sex links) take a while to learn but they do. Ever seen chickens peck each other? Short, sharp, and done. I mirror that with corrections—they understand and respond appropriately. I do not abuse my birds, nor do I reward bad behaviour. I do not want chickens flying up by my face.

 

[chickens really]

Anyone that does not teach space respect is asking for a problem..Mine totally respect me.