Herd chickens into a small pen to minimize excessive chasing. Then corner birds into as small an area as possible. Place one hand gently but firmly onto the chicken's back, while putting the other hand in front of the bird's chest to prevent forward movement. Then move both hands firmly over the wings to limit wing movement, and lift the bird. If grip is lost on a wing, put the bird down immediately and start over. Allow the chicken to calm down during restraint before starting treatments or grooming. Many chickens will become relaxed if held on their backs for a moment. Never hold chickens upside down by their legs as this is very stressful for the birds and can result in injuries. For heavier and larger chickens, fold arms and upper body over the wings and back of the chicken, hug firmly, and lift.

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