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    Chicken Being bullied

    Sure here are some photos. Took the ones in the run from the opposite corners. Plenty of room for 6 I think.
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    Chicken Being bullied

    I got six chicks last May 1st and they got on wonderfully until a couple days ago. The friendliest lady June, an Isa Brown is being picked on by almost all the other birds. Most just give her a peck and she dashes off. However, a golden comet is grabbing and pulling out feathers. I’ve seen...
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    Chicken sleeping in run

    So I went outside a few minutes ago to check the chickens. I have an auto solar door and they have never missed their bed time before. But I found one in the run sleeping on the feeder (I have a flat top treadle), I put her in and she was just wandering on the floor of the coop so eventually...
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    Girls haven’t been in Nest Boxes

    Here are the improvements. And a picture of the girls.
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    Girls haven’t been in Nest Boxes

    Hey everyone, thanks for your responses. I'm not too worried about them sleeping in the boxes at this. point as they seem pretty comfortable up on the roost. I did give the coop a good clean and made some minor improvements and I'm a lot happier with what I have now. I made some changes to...
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    Girls haven’t been in Nest Boxes

    Thanks everyone. I put fake eggs in but I don’t think they have even looked in. I think I need to add a lip and maybe a perch to make access easier, it’s tighter than it looks to get up there from the floor due to the layout. I’ll make minor adjustments.
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    Girls haven’t been in Nest Boxes

    Sounds like I’m not gonna have to fix too much. One last question, sorry. I am up in Maine and wanted to create as much room as possible for the ladies as I assume they will spend some time indoors this winter. Fir this reason I left the space under the boxes open. What are the odds I will...
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    Girls haven’t been in Nest Boxes

    Ok thanks!
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    Girls haven’t been in Nest Boxes

    I also worry that these 12x12 boxes are too small, especially if I add a lip to the front. Do chickens like to be that tightly confined when nesting?
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    Girls haven’t been in Nest Boxes

    Around 16 inches off the floor.
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    Girls haven’t been in Nest Boxes

    First timer. I’m worried that the girls (almost 17 weeks) don’t like their best boxes or find them hard to access because I have never seen them in or evidence of them exploring them. Is this normal? I’ll include a picture. The boxes are 12x12. I think they look awkward to get in, my father...
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    Smallest Pullet Bullied by Largest Pullet

    Thanks I should do that. It’s a decent sized run, I think about 12x10, it’s pretty much a big square. I’ll add some things. So far it only happens when treats are given, haven’t seen her chase the small bird at all the rest of the time. And they seem get along fine otherwise.
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    Smallest Pullet Bullied by Largest Pullet

    So I have 6 pullets, all 16 weeks old, together their whole life. They are all starting to really establish pecking order but it’s mostly harmless chest bumping. However, the largest is starting to bully the smallest bird whenever their are treats. She doesn’t bully anyone else. The smallest...
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    New Member - Jason in Maine

    I don’t think they can reach that pink insulation but I’ll keep an eye on it.
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    New Member - Jason in Maine

    Was expecting to hear where all my problems are gonna be. Lol
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