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lilfarmer1978

lilfarmer1978

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May 3, 2016
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Friend gave me 5 hens and a rooster 2 weeks ago and they won't roost on their poles, they are 2yrs old and he said they never roosted for him either. What should i do? They are in a nice coop pen but i dont like they on the ground.
 
Are the roost poles sufficient diameter. They should be 2 inches or larger. I use natural tree branches in my coop. There are sections that are less than 2 inches as well. The bark is on the branches. I filed smooth any protruding knots.
At dusk, just take a few of them and place on roost. Next day place a few more. Some may develop a liking to the roosts on their own after trying it out.
WISHING YOU BEST and
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