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    sleeping invthe nest boxes.

    Yes. . They need access during the day and will only go there to lay. . . Not sleep.
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    sleeping invthe nest boxes.

    We kept our nesting boxes blocked in the evening for about two weeks. Then one night we were late getting out there but they were all on the roost. We have not blocked the nests since. Our nesting boxes are on ground level with the roost about 18-20 inches of the floor in the opposite side...
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    My husband is making friends....

    Thanks! It has been an interesting first week that is for sure. They are so funny at times.
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    sleeping invthe nest boxes.

    The first two nights of blocking the nesting boxes up we had to put several hens up on their roost. This is the third night and ALL twelve got up on the roost themselves! Woohoo
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    What is this chicken thinking?

    OMG...Someone stole my chicken leg!
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    New to me hens... laying problem?

    Got four eggs last night. .. so it looks like they are getting happier!
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    post your chicken coop pictures here!

    Our coop is 5x6 with the nesting box on the right side.
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    post your chicken coop pictures here!

    Our coop is 5x6 with the nesting box on the right side.
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    sleeping invthe nest boxes.

    We have New to us hens that seven of the 12 were sleeping I'm the nesting boxes at night. Last night I read this thread so before dusk we blocked the boxes. The girls milled around confused and some laid down just where the board blocked the boxes. So in we went to pick them up and set in...
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    New to me hens... laying problem?

    Thank you. Was hoping it was normal.
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    New to me hens... laying problem?

    We purchased 12 laying hens. First eight are RIR /Red star. We got them last Sunday, 4 of the eight hens laid an egg later that afternoon. We then added 2 Buff & 2 Barred Rock later that day. Monday there was 2 eggs. Today only one egg. Does anyone know if the move to a new place or...
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    New chicken owners in Kansas

    Thank you all. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to post questions and read up. Sooo much information!
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