Stopping pecking behavior

[hockeygirl56]

My chickens are all pretty friendly, but have started pecking at me when I hang out with them. It's mainly curious pecking and not mean, but still hurts. I know some of the time they think the moles/freckles on my arms are bugs or something they should be able to get off. I want to be able to hang out with them without constantly watching what they're about to sneak up and do to me...any suggestions?

 

[Momagain1]

peck back..seriously...

lots of ppl here will "boot kick 'em" on their rump to get their attention of the pecking order...

I cant say what I'd do or not do..but we hung our roo up by his feet while walking around a few minutes..
no more pecking ensued after that...

 

[hcppam]

Mine did that for a while because I always had treats for them but when they figured out I didn't have any for them all the time they quit. It was when they were younger. Don't take to kicking them or the like, if they hurt you give a squeal and get up or move, just like they would if you were hurting them or another chicken was, they'll Hopefully put 2 and 2 together.