Taming chooks

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« on: June 25, 2008, 23:15 »
What is a good way of getting new chooks (namely pullets) to be tamed and used to you?

I'm going with the default plan of shamelessly feeding them treats.

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« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2008, 23:16 »
That should do it  :lol:

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« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2008, 23:20 »
I'd say just be around them as much as you can - they'll get used to you soon enough!

good luck with them and can we have some piccies when you get them please?  :D

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« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2008, 23:25 »
Our 9 week olds aer still very skittish, even though I've looked after them since day old, but its difficult to cuddle up to 125 of them!  But they soon quieten down once they start to lay, and will soon be following you around!

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« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2008, 09:07 »
I agree with all of the above - my hen that is laying follows me everywhere and likes to be touched, but the younger one clucks angrily and runs away whenever I go near her!

So yes, spend time with them, give them treats, but remember they'll be more 'friendly' as they mature!


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