I hang a head of lettuce in the coop and they all peck at it and eat. I have six chickens so it is gone in about 10 -15 minutes and they love it. During the summer I place it in the freezer for about 20 minutes and they love that!
We just got four Golden Comets, and they do the same thing. Just got three eggs!
They are very friendly and will easily be social with anyone. Great bird!
First, your chickens need a clean and DRY coop. The moisture/humidity, especially in the summer will only make their poop smell stronger which is not good for them. If it is strong for your then it is strong for them. Your pine shavings absorb the smell, but when wet it loses its ability to...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? - Yes, me my wife and 14 year old daughter are new to chickens. My daughter wanted to raise them so we did tons or research, and built a nice coop and run and will soon be purchasing our flock.
(2) How many chickens do you have...