Recent content by RizzosPeeps
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Pooping in Nest Box
They should naturally seek the highest roosting point. I have had a similar problem, I blocked off the nesting boxes at night for a few days at a time, then tested one night leaving them open. I also put a "curtain" in front of the nesting box entrance to make them less tempting during the day...- RizzosPeeps
- Post #2
- Forum: Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying
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Flock Integration and space...how old is old enough?
Im having a problem getting my 16 week old hens to integrate with my 24 week old hens and rooster. Existing flock has 6 members, adding 2 new ones. They have been together for two days now, the new birds are still hiding most of the day. No blood drawn but they get beat on pretty bad when they...- RizzosPeeps
- Post #28
- Forum: Managing Your Flock
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Recommendation on expected nesting box problem?
I built an A-frame chicken tractor for our small flock of 8 early this spring. I positioned my 2 nesting boxes above the bar also, for a few reasons. One it was the most economical with an A-frame design, two, nesting boxes up means I dont have to have them covered. If they were below the...- RizzosPeeps
- Post #5
- Forum: Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying