THEY ALL CAME BACK!
Wow, I've learned a lot reading online tonight... to my surprise, all but one made it back into the coop tonight. One is in a tree that is above the coop about 16 ft. off the ground. I figured she's safe for the night but I'll check before I goto bed.
Now all the...
I have quickly learned that it is very easy to become attached to your chickens and as my wife would confirm, I am really upset today that 3 of them took off due to the dog threat. I'm really hoping they all come back by dusk or I will definitely feel responsible for this. I'll also need to...
Thanks, I will most likely start limiting their free range time as well. The first two days I had them, they ranged from 7am until dusk... then as you said, they went into the coop at night and I locked it up to protect them.
I really want to protect them as well as give them some freedom...
wow, thanks.. i guess i missed that tip. I'm surprised the person i bought them from didn't say anything to me about keeping them in the coop for a few days before i let them range.
thanks
Hi there... I finally finished my coop and got 5 chickens to free roam on my 3.7 acres. Everything has been great until this morning. My neighbor's dog runs free a couple times per day and he found his way to my coop. (About 3 acres separates our properties). The dog posed no threat to the...