Mr Rhode Island Red Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 My four 8 week old chicks (Two Anconas and 2 Orpingtons) seem to be rather wild and unsettled at times, particularly when cleaning out their house or moving the pull-along ark through the garden. I know that Anconas are known to be "flighty" as a breed. But Orpingtons are supposed to be very docile. Any tips to calm them down? All replies appreciated Mr Rhode Island Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 maybe you could distract them by scattering some treats?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 The trick is to handle them as much as possible really They will naturally calm down as they get older though, as chicks if one panics they all panic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Agree with Redwing. I think calmness comes with maturity. I have recently acquired 2 Scots Dumpies who are as docile as a bag of ferrets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmastar Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I have 6 4 week old chicks and they are calm untill the splash marans starts then they all go mad , i try to have them out in the kitchen once a day with me on the ground stroking them but there are 2 that are still wary of me moving about . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Agree with Redwing. I think calmness comes with maturity. I have recently acquired 2 Scots Dumpies who are as docile as a bag of ferrets big but ferrets make extremaly docile pets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 No sudden moves and plenty of handling is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I have three seven week old chicks, two pekins and a chocolate bantam orpington, so far I haven't been able to handle them as they are very quick and tend to jump a lot, also mum is still very protective. I'm hoping as they get older they will settle down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rhode Island Red Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 Thanks for all the tips and advice, , I have some more news, just this morning I found that I definately own an Ancona Cockerel, wish me luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
