HomesteadDeb
Songster
Hi guys! So I've had my babies in a large ventilated rubbermaid container (lid on to keep the cat out!) for the first three weeks and they've done great with the arrangement. I move them to a smaller box when I clean the big box and let them sit in my sunny doorway and enjoy the breeze so long as they don't act too hot or cold.
Today I tried them in a new temporary outdoor box while I cleaned and they really seemed to enjoy having the space to run back and forth and flap their wings and more things to perch on than just their brooder.
The problem is when I moved them back to their smaller box when the wind outside kicked up they were VERY unhappy with me. Stressed even, panting and holding their wings out. They calmed down and settled back in after about 15 minutes of this, but I'm a little afraid to try the experiment again.
Any advice on how to keep them calm during the transition?
(Photo reference is the smaller box they play in while I clean, and their new outdoor box, only used under strict observation!)
Today I tried them in a new temporary outdoor box while I cleaned and they really seemed to enjoy having the space to run back and forth and flap their wings and more things to perch on than just their brooder.
The problem is when I moved them back to their smaller box when the wind outside kicked up they were VERY unhappy with me. Stressed even, panting and holding their wings out. They calmed down and settled back in after about 15 minutes of this, but I'm a little afraid to try the experiment again.
Any advice on how to keep them calm during the transition?
(Photo reference is the smaller box they play in while I clean, and their new outdoor box, only used under strict observation!)