Why are my blue orpingtons not friendly?

[HolyHenHouse]

Chickens are individuals, personalities vary from bird to bird.

I realize that, but am just wondering why it is these two... is it a breed thing???

 

[nuthatched]

I realize that, but am just wondering why it is these two... is it a breed thing???

No.
Breed is orpington, color is blue. Could be that one decided she didn't like you and the rest followed.

 

[HolyHenHouse]

No.
Breed is orpington, color is blue. Could be that one decided she didn't like you and the rest followed.

makes sense

 

[thecatumbrella]

I realize that, but am just wondering why it is these two... is it a breed thing???

In my limited experience, chickens tend to form cliches with the ones that look like them and act as sort of a "hive mind". So if 2 out of 3 decide you're a threat, the last will likely follow suit.

Don't encourage your birds to perch on you, it's not a habit you want them to have.

Curious why you think so?

I can see familiarity breeding bad habits. It's also somewhat of a liability. I've had a small bird fly at me while I was holding something dangerous, and a 7 pounder launch at my head for "cuddle time". Still not enough to quite deter me, so I'm open to hearing other reasons!

 

[nuthatched]

makes sense

I had a hen hate grapes and until she died, nobody else would touch grapes