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    Greetings from Tucson, AZ

    The like their roosts a bit too much. I think the answer is that we have to move the roosts from the outdoor "run" area to the covered and protected area - at least until they learn to stay in the protected area for when the rains come here in southern AZ. Thank you for your advice.
  2. chukutgal

    Greetings from Tucson, AZ

    They sit on roosts that are in the open - protected by very strong chicken fencing but no roof. Their nesting area is totally protected on 3 sides by wood so we "assumed" they would cozy up in there. My neighbor has chickens and they know to go into their nesting area when the sun goes down...
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    Greetings from Tucson, AZ

    So you are saying we have to find a way to enclose the roosts? Yikes! We will think how to do that.
  4. chukutgal

    Greetings from Tucson, AZ

    They are "sticks" that are about 3-1/2 feet off the ground. But they are in the open area and uncovered by a roof.
  5. chukutgal

    Greetings from Tucson, AZ

    We were thinking of that or barb wire. We bought the very tight fencing so, although it was shredded, it did not break through. Husband put another layer where it was compromised and installed a remote light to, hopefully, dissuade intruders. I will TRY to post a pic tomorrow. Company coming...
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    Arizona Chickens

    WE got a nice steady rain in NE Tucson. Finally! It has been so very dry. Probably why the girls do not know to go for cover.
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    Greetings from Tucson, AZ

    Was hoping for advice for my 4 silly girls who roost in the open at night when it is cold or raining (like now) rather than going under shelter. There is lots of shelter provided yet they seem to want to roost in the open. We had a mountain lion attempt to get them by shredding the heavy wire...
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    My chicken is pecking me!

    Wear long pants for whenever you go into the coop. I do because one really pecks me and I am thinking I may have to switch to jeans, which are thicker. Then I will try ignoring her to see if that works. Good luck.
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