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    Chickens will not sleep in coop at night

    This is all making sense now. When I do put them in the coop at night, a couple of them will sit on the ladder and sleep :( So glad I asked!
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    Chickens will not sleep in coop at night

    This is all making sense now. When I do put them in the coop at night, a couple of them will sit on the ladder and sleep :( So glad I asked!
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    Chickens will not sleep in coop at night

    I'm having the same issue. They are now 6 months and just a few weeks ago they started to roost on top of their coop in their run. I've gone out at night to put them up but can't do this EVERY night. Here is a photo....normal?
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    Let them eat herbs! Any favorites or ones to be aware of not feeding?

    My girls love fresh herbs from my garden; I read from an author that most of them are good. Anyone have any issues with certain ones? So far, I've given them basil, tarragon, sage, mint and the LOVE fennel leaves! I also heard that it leads to a much happy and healthier life for the hens.
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    I'm 4 weeks in with 4 chicks in Jacksonville, FL

    Thank you all for the warm welcome! You guys are right, the 2nd night they knew exactly what to do. I put a cam up yesterday so I can study their behavior and check on them periodically. I hope that doesn't sound crazy.....These girls are my first pets that I've owned by myself, growing up, we...
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    I'm 4 weeks in with 4 chicks in Jacksonville, FL

    Hi! I'm Lisa and still learning how to navigate this site and forum! Long story short, I picked up my 4 chicks on June 2, 2016, a Buff Orpington, Rhode Island Red, Ameraucana (all 5 weeks old), and Light Brahma (6 weeks old). They have the been the sweetest hens and I raised them in the home...
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