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    Training pullets to go back in their coop at night

    Tonight is night 3 and they went in by themselves!I may have been trying to put them back in too early. Thanks!
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    Training pullets to go back in their coop at night

    I may have been trying to get them in too early- i left them alone tonight and left a light for them- they got in by themselves! Thanks!
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    Training pullets to go back in their coop at night

    Yes, it is square in shape- the run is at the bottom (primarily wire all around) and there are perching bars above that area where they sleep. I had a nightlight in there tonight which is what helped keep them near but it was tough to get them to walk inside.
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    Training pullets to go back in their coop at night

    I have (4) 9 week old hens. I use a compact coop/run and after a week and couple of days, I decided to let them free range in my backyard. The first night of trying to lure them back wasn’t too bad because they were food motivated. Tonight however, they were much harder to wrangle in. It took me...
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    How do I incorporate pullets?

    Thanks everyone. I ended up returning the adult hens and now have the 4 pullets.
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    How do I incorporate pullets?

    Thanks for the feedback. The challenge is I am attached to one of the older ones. She is so smart, follows me around, and lays eggs almost daily. If i return her I’ll also have to wait a few months before having eggs again. Of course if that is the best option, I will do it. But it would at...
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    How do I incorporate pullets?

    I think my coop fits 5 max. So I will need to limit the number. That being said, the 2 hens I have right now are being rented but I could purchase outright. One of the hens I really like. The other one is scared of me. Could I could return the scared one and incorporate the 4 pullets with the 1...
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    How do I incorporate pullets?

    Thanks for the info. The pulleys are going to be about 2 months old.
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    How do I incorporate pullets?

    I have two adult hens right now with a coop/run that fits about 5-6 hens max- so it’s small. I let them free range during the day but in 2 weeks I have 4 pullets that will be available to me. How do I incorporate them given the small space? I want to let the pullets free range but with my...
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    Just got adult hens- how do I help them acclimate to my coop?

    Thanks everyone for your replies- very helpful!
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    Just got adult hens- how do I help them acclimate to my coop?

    I just got an adult buff Orpington and black astralop. They are in a small coop/run about 5x5 feet. I have a couple questions… - I have a water feeder that comes from above and has nipples for them to drink from. They don’t seem familiar with this or how to use it so I am still bringing out a...
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    Getting 4 chickens- will these breeds get along?

    Hi! this is my first time caring for chicken and I was hoping to start with 4 hens. I was considering each one being a different breed: speckled Sussex, Easter egger, buff Orpington and barred rock. Does this mix sound okay? Anything I should consider? thanks!
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