Peeps in Europe!

[abpatchy]

I regulary had to put them in the coop in the beginning. And always have to do the same game, everytime I have chicks. They just huddle outside as well. They get the hang of it, after a couple of days, Was never the ramp, they just had to learn to go into the coop at dark.

Well, yes, when they are that small they don't seem to know to go inside at night. I always shoo them in for a few weeks to make sure they know. But they still should know to go inside to warm up or find their feed and water.
This year they all seem to have figured it out early. Last year I had to put them inside for weeks! I guess every year and every hatch is different.

 

[LoreWalker]

They're stubborn! Ours decided to huddle under the ramp... Despite having put them in the warm coop! They just waddled on downstairs.

Didn't want to risk them getting too cold, so I put their heating plate in the spot they chose to sit and covered the run with fleece blankets to keep out as much of the wind as possible. I hope they'll move into the coop eventually, though!

 

[BDutch]

This is probably the best if you can’t check all day.
Don’t worry. Within a few weeks it’s warm enough to keep each other warm. In June chicks need extra warmth until 6 weeks. Eventually they seek a place higher up . Most chicks start to roost after approx. 8 weeks if you give them the opportunity. If they don’t, you can train them.

 

[LoreWalker]

I remembered to take a picture of the coop today, while it's still somewhat light outside. (Unlike yesterday!)

As you can see, the plank for them to get to the coop is pretty steep/short. Now that I see it on a photograph, I do think I may have to find a longer plank to fit in its place.


I did make some progress with Duts today! He ate from my hand
...And then I got overconfident, tried to pet him, and he pinched my hand Oh well. At least he hasn't tried jumping today, I'm calling it progress!

 

[abpatchy]

You guys need to take a look at those two cuties... they moved in today. But only temporarily. My neighbor is selling her bantam cochins that she doesn't want to keep. And I picked them out for my friend Eva. So they get to stay until Eva can pick them up in 2 or 3 weeks. They are so stinking cute!!!
I forgot... they are bobtail colored.

 

[BDutch]

Free ranging under supervision.

Having dinner outside near to the coop makes it possible to let the broodies free range with the chicks for an hour in the evening. They love it. But I got the feeling it’s not without risk with the high grasses and herbs behind our garden and all the cats in the neighbourhood.

 

[LoreWalker]

You guys need to take a look at those two cuties... they moved in today. But only temporarily. My neighbor is selling her bantam cochins that she doesn't want to keep. And I picked them out for my friend Eva. So they get to stay until Eva can pick them up in 2 or 3 weeks. They are so stinking cute!!!
I forgot... they are bobtail colored.

They're beautiful! Look at those round fluffy butts

@BDutch I share that sentiment! I can tell the chicks would like to go outside already, but since they've not even been introduced to the flock yet.... Seems too dangerous in our lil woodsy area with all the buzzards that live here.

Speaking of the chicks, I suppose I could share another update! They've been weaned off their plate and now all sleep in the coop with the heat lamp
(I've jokingly started calling it the Red Light District... it's full of chicks after all! )

They're growing well! Definitely in that awkward stage now where they have both baby fluff and feathers growing in all over. They're 4 weeks old as of today.

 

[Erba]

It is official now, I have my first broody. I have given up trying to stop her, Its the younger one this time, so we'll see if it's been long enough now, after the undesirable roosters. I have no idea how many eggs she is sitting on, but I'm not really bothered. I'll just let her do her stuff. I have put another double nesting box in the coop, but no one has taken to it yet, although there are signs that they've checked them out.

 

[BDutch]

It is official now, I have my first broody. I have given up trying to stop her, Its the younger one this time, so we'll see if it's been long enough now, after the undesirable roosters. I have no idea how many eggs she is sitting on, but I'm not really bothered. I'll just let her do her stuff. I have put another double nesting box in the coop, but no one has taken to it yet, although there are signs that they've checked them out.

Good luck with the outcome!

Is she separated? If not I would mark all the eggs under her and take new eggs out.
If you take the broody off the nest once a day for a drink. some food and a huge poop, it is easy to check.

 

[abpatchy]

It is official now, I have my first broody. I have given up trying to stop her, Its the younger one this time, so we'll see if it's been long enough now, after the undesirable roosters. I have no idea how many eggs she is sitting on, but I'm not really bothered. I'll just let her do her stuff. I have put another double nesting box in the coop, but no one has taken to it yet, although there are signs that they've checked them out.

Oh, how sweet! I wish mine would go broody at least once! No chance!
Hope it'll work out! Keep us posted! Good luck!