Dummies refused to go to bed

[Gdog Bossman]

Over a year old, and last night they refused to get in the coop for the first time. I was exhausted, so told them good luck . I guess they had a rough night, because this evening they were in early . Only problem is two are gone . Found one pile of feathers. Down to 7 birds . Hope they hatch some new ones soon .

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

One time my chickens refused to go in at night so I looked in the chicken house and a cat was in there. Is it possible something was inside?

 

[Gdog Bossman]

I didn't see anything. Maybe a snake could have been in the straw .

 

[Rm86089]

I set up red lights inside the coop. It seems to make them feel safer than going into a dark ‘room’. Sometime before dusk (or if storms are coming) I call them and they enter, happy to get some meal worm treats.

 

[Gdog Bossman]

Update:. The guineas are all in the coop early now . I guess they are not as brave as they thought they were . Coyotes coming in close now that they got a free meal.

 

[animals1981]

guineas unlike chickens can usually escape coyotes they live with jackals, and like ten types of wild cat dog almost every predator and are faster better survivors than chickens. I havent lost a guinea to anything ever but lost large asil roosters. BUt i have a guard dog so without the dog might be a whole nother story. ive seen them out fly foxes.

 

[Gdog Bossman]

We have added ducks and geese, and the guinea hens decided to stay out again . Down to six. Might be a mountain lion, not sure .