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    Isolated the Bully Hen - what now?

    That's definitely an option as her behavior was this way last fall and reappeared the instant she could gain access today. She's healthy, so maybe so!
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    Isolated the Bully Hen - what now?

    That's an idea. Since I still have the dog pen in the chicken run, I could move Ms Bully to it after her exile in the garage. That way she won't be alone but also can't hurt anyone.
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    Isolated the Bully Hen - what now?

    Yes. The pullets are now the same size as Ms Bully. When I initially introduced them they were in a large dog pen inside the chicken run. After several days I opened the door and let them integrate. The bullying began after that where Ms Bully would attack and keep the. From food, water and...
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    Isolated the Bully Hen - what now?

    Last fall my bully hen would not allow the newest pullets to go into the coop after an otherwise successful integration. I was picking them off the top of the nest box and putting them in the coop when Ms bully would chase them out. Night after night. Week after week. Since winter was coming...
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    Hurricane flipped coop, now chickens wont sleep in nesting area at night.

    Get an automated chicken door. Once it closes they can't get out until sunrise when it opens automatically. I use the Run-Chicken product and it's easy to set up and use. Repeat putting them in at night like has been already mentioned. The auto door will keep them from getting out at night...
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    New Coop Integration

    Encouraging!
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    New Coop Integration

    Reversal of fortune. ALL 6 chicks reverted back to roosting on the top of the outdoor nest boxes. Hand carried them all to inside the coop. I'll just keep on keepin' on.
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    New Coop Integration

    Thanks to you all for seeing me through this!
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    New Coop Integration

    SUCCESS! All the Littles went into the coop without my help! Thank you all for your suggestions! It worked! I noticed they buddy up by my huge Braman rooster. I think he makes them feel safe.
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    New Coop Integration

    Last 2 nights I shut off the kennel where they kept going back to. They started roosting on top the nest box which made it easier to catch and place them on the roost inside the coop. Tonight have greater success in that all but 2 went in to be hand carried in. The other 4 went in...
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    New Coop Integration

    Awesome ideas.
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    Vote now! American Shepherd/Mini Aussie VS CKC Spaniel!

    My mini Australian Shepherd whose herding instinct is strong.
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    Vote now! American Shepherd/Mini Aussie VS CKC Spaniel!

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    New Coop Integration

    I'll try that too.
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    New Coop Integration

    Do you keep a light on all night?
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