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Pointers on helping my chickens be more comfortable with me.
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Are your feathered friends a bit skittish around you? Fear not, because you're already on the right path to winning their hearts! It sounds like you're approaching this with the calmness and gentleness every chicken deserves. By softly greeting them, spending quality time near their run, rewarding them with treats, and offering gentle pets, you're creating a safe and inviting space for them to thrive. Remember, building trust takes time and patience, especially for chickens with a less-than-ideal past. Your thoughtful approach will help ease their fears and foster a loving bond. Let’s sprinkle in some additional tips to make your journey with your chickens even more egg-citing and cluck-tastic!
first and foremost - I am eternally grateful to this SR!
My chickens are scared of people. I'm just looking for ways to make them more comfortable with me. they were only held as chicks, confined to a small, inappropriate space before I received them. I had to give away one rooster. so I need some sage chicken advice!
here's what I'm doing:
-I am very calm around my chickens
-When I let them out in the morning I very softly say good morning, like I used to do when my kids are babies.
-I will sit next to their run, while I eat or at least 5-30mins a day.
-I give them treats.
-I gently pet them when I close them up for the night, until I can see it bothering them, and stop.
I don't want to just pick one up and hold it, because I feel like that would be traumatic.
so any suggestions are welcome!
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