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EXTREMELY LOUD REPETITIVE SCREAMING is what they've been doing at 6am. Not egg song. I like egg song. It's cute that they're announcing their accomplishment. Its also nice that they lay later in the day, not at 6am. The screaming commenced even though: -Their coop door was already open -They...

Quote: I do live in an area where it is legal to keep chickens. I keep chickens because I want to know the source of my food. This is a lifestyle choice to better the health of myself and my family. I did expect the hens to make a tolerable level of noise. What they are doing is not tolerable...

cabbage on a string? Guess I could give that a whirl. I do have an extra cabbage in the fridge getting a bit limp. Thanks for the suggestions. I'll update tomorrow morning.

It is good news that they can in fact be taught. We have a coop with a sliding floor hatch where they exit to a ramp. it is enclosed by a chicken wire fence. They have at least 100 square feet of run. maybe 200. their run area is mostly dust and dirt. They have access to feed and water...

I think giving them treats to quiet them has made the problem WORSE!

My hens used to make noise. Not too much, just some. Now they are downright OBNOXIOUS! I am surrounded by neighbors and concerned that they will complain. Heck, I sure would!!!! One of the hens is the ring leader, she starts squawking and screaming at 6am!!! Then the others copy her. 4 of...