Pedro and JB (Jellybean) are trying to make sure Roo knows they are higher in the pecking order than her.We were outbidded of the ebay coop so will be ordering a new one end of this month and it should be here within the first week of october - it is cheaper then other coops because it isn't weather proofed or painted but we have here all we need to do it ourselves, so that's not a problem but will need at least another week to air and be toxin free and safe for our girls to sleep in, so we are looking at second week of october before they move in. Do you think I should wait until we have the new coop before I sleep all the girls together as you so rightly pointed out the current hutch is too small and I'm thinking might be too stressful for Pedro and Jellybean because although Lilah is in no way a bully she does give the chase at least twice a day to remind them she's boss and although Roo and Lilah now nap under the trampoline with the others and earlier Roo was napping under there with Pedro and the ducks, Pedro and Jellybean still have their moments of trying to peck at her although they rarely succeed because she makes good use of all the hiding places she now has as I followed your advice? Would appreciate your thoughts and recommendation on this matter please
Just like Lilah does.
Yeah it would probably be a good idea to wait until the new coop is ready before putting them all together.
That way it’s new to ALL of them.
Be sure to only paint the parts of the new coop that are exposed to the weather.
The inside shouldn’t need it.
If you can find a paint low in VOCs that would be great.
If you don’t have that it’s okay because you still want to air it out anyway.
Birds are extremely chemical sensitive.
Could you post a photo of the new coop?
Also I’d love to see a current photo of Roo. I remember telling you I’d try to sex her/him when older.
How old is the little one now?
