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    Teething problems

    UPDATE: I followed what one poster said and a few nights ago I placed a torch int he top of the coop. They found their way in perfectly. Now, 3 nights on without a torch light they have made their way in and out perfectly. So all is well with the world. They've finally got the hang of it. Thank...
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    Teething problems

    I know. Thanks for the advice. They have plenty of room. Even halving the manufacturer's recommendations they are under half of what they deem possible. I could get 6 in there easily. It is over 6 foot long. They free range all the time, are never confined. They nest on the bar and there's a...
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    UK Member Please Say HI

    Hi everyone Yes, long break, 9 years of Chemo, Radio and a transplant. I'm in remission now and I told myself if I ever got to 3 years I'd treat us to some chickens. They're worth the wait. Yes, they are red. We've had Bluebells, Blackrock, Amber Star and a Speckeldy before now and this time...
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    Teething problems

    No, it is a similar type. It fits 8 chickens but we only have 3. Also, we don't keep them in the coop, they free range so have a large area to enjoy.
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    UK Member Please Say HI

    Hello all. UK member from Preston here. Just started keeping again after a 4-year break. Bought 3 Rhode Stars and they are just delightful.
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    Teething problems

    Have no fear. We here in the UK find the Geordies odd too :D:D:D;);) Tonight, they chickens stayed under the coop, the ladder was down but they didn't go up it. I will keep plodding on with it and see how we get on. Oh, one person suggested we keep them in 3s in case one dies so today we went...
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    Teething problems

    It is very common here. If you are having problems at the start of anything we call it "teething problems" https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/teething-problems Lovely jubbly. Thanks for the help though. Much obliged to you all xx
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    Teething problems

    Ahh, that is a good idea. Apologies for the header, teething problem in the UK means starter problems. Lost in translation I guess :) Will try and use the worm trail. Thank you all x
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    Teething problems

    Hi all I've kept chickens for 10 years or so and before Christmas out last chicken died. They were a lovely bunch and we never had a problem. I've come for some advice....We decided to buy two hens on Monday, Rhode Hybrids, they are gorgeous. When we got them they were in a shed with outdoor...
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