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Beaglegal
Crowing
Yes I’ve tried the handling off the roosts. The flighty chickens start to freak out and get the rest riled up. It’s not working for me for some reasonIf possible, I handle mine off their roosts at night. Some birds will get 'friendlier' and more relaxed over time, if you sit around out there with food. Others will be skittish forever.
I also feel that at least at times, the calmer birds are more apt to be picked off by predators, not best for them. Being careful pays off as part of a prey species!
Mary