i got three silkie chicks that are about 9 weeks old the other day and i want them to grow up very cuddly! should i handle them lots or will that just scare them away? i have previous experience (not with chickens) where when i was 6 we got a dog and i cuddled it so much it was scared of me! it took 10 years for him to be comfortable with me again! can that happen with chickens?
The key to most chickenshearts is through their stomach. Treats will do it, everytime .
I sit on the ground and sprinkle feed . When touching , try bringing your hand up between their legs and stroke until they grow used to you. I find that they prefer to be picked up this way. Mine climb all over me.
I imagine that as a 6 year old, you were probably not quite gentle enough in your "cuddling." Even if you THOUGHT that you were,i got three silkie chicks that are about 9 weeks old the other day and i want them to grow up very cuddly! should i handle them lots or will that just scare them away? i have previous experience (not with chickens) where when i was 6 we got a dog and i cuddled it so much it was scared of me! it took 10 years for him to be comfortable with me again! can that happen with chickens?
So she is literally the fluffiest 5 week old I have ever seen. She needs a name. What do you all think?
can't think of any good names now but so so cute !!!
Thanks! I think Gracie is her name after some other suggestions. I am still wondering about her quality.can't think of any good names now but so so cute !!!
Thank you.
Im sure yours will be very cute. They are just adorable. Silkies are special.
Thanks! I think Gracie is her name after some other suggestions. I am still wondering about her quality.
