Omlet cube and run

[Electricbarbarella]

I love them but they are a bit evil and I am a bit cautious of them, when we go to feed them they will attack so I end up feeding and watering them before I let them out in the morning. They also attack the dogs and I worry that one day the dogs will have had enough, they pin the terrier in a corner and peck at her and wont let her back toward the house. Because of this they dont end up freeranging as much as I would like, a couple of hours on sat and sun but thats it. They are in a cube with 2 extensons so plenty of space but I love to see them pottering about the garden. All the chooks I have had before have been lovely and friendly, if I have to do anything to these ones I have to put on proper gardening gloves and have a right job catching them.

Anyone got any tips for making them less evil?

[smartrus]

Hi there. i wondered if you have tried meal worms. There are very few chickens I know of that can resist. They may then associate you with treats! Maybe spend time just sitting with them with protection at first of course!