What is the best way to catch chickens

[09876543217]

I want to know the best, safest, fastest, and most humane way to catch a fast chicken. My experience with my chickens, is that they are sometimes willing for me to pick them up, and the rest of the time, their not. Thats the most simple way i could really explain it.
Any tips and tricks on how to catch a chicken?
All help would be greatly appreciated, Thanks
Ps, I do not believe in cothangering chickens legs, as it does distress them quite a lot.

 

[sourland]

The best way to catch chickens is to wait until they are roosting.

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided to join our flock. X2 on sourland; roosting chickens are easy to catch. ) Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Cheers.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[BantamLover21]

Welcome to BYC!

I'm glad you joined our community!

Catching chickens at night while they're on a roost is probably easiest. However, slowly walking a chicken into a corner and then reaching down with both hands can work, as well.

 

[drumstick diva]

Chickens don't want to move in the dark, so that's a plus. However, for that very reason, if they are roosting in trees you want to get them down before predators snack on them.

 

[BDutch]

Catching in daytime for flightly chickens:..., slowly walking a chicken into a corner and then reaching down very quick (diving) and grab with both hands.

 

[Pork Pie]

Catching in daytime for flightly chickens:..., slowly walking a chicken into a corner and then reaching down very quick (diving) and grab with both hands.

Yeah, and usually accompanied by a few "choice" words if you miss

 

[enola]

Fish nets work like a charm.

 

[Frindizzle]

Welcome to BYC!