Are chicken collars good?

[FrostRanger]

I personally would not collar any bird regardless of species.

Because this


Also, chickens are very good at hiding pain because they are a prey animal. They do not want to appear weak. Slow, weak or young birds are often the first to be picked off by predators. Sometimes the flock will turn against them and attack or push them away from feed so they slowly starve. Sad but true.

I never collared cats either. Cats and chickens are small animals. I would be afraid the collar would get caught on brush and they could not escape. This would make them a target for attack.

Maybe I worry too much.
Your flock your choice.

That's why many cat collars are break away, that way if it gets caught, the cat can still escape. Raven's collar is break away and while she does manage to get it off sometimes, it's better than risking her panicking and hurting herself. I do believe in collaring cats in case they get loose so people will know they're owned and lost and not a stray. Yes, microchiping is also important but not everyone is going to take a random cat they find to the vet especially when there's an existing stray population. Not that Raven goes outside, but still

 

[NanaK]

That's why many cat collars are break away, that way if it gets caught, the cat can still escape. Raven's collar is break away and while she does manage to get it off sometimes, it's better than risking her panicking and hurting herself. I do believe in collaring cats in case they get loose so people will know they're owned and lost and not a stray. Yes, microchiping is also important but not everyone is going to take a random cat they find to the vet especially when there's an existing stray population. Not that Raven goes outside, but still

OK

Your flock your choice.

Same thing. Your animal your choice. I do not judge.

 

[Down Under]

Are coop may even be safer then a prision sell, metal door thats locked and heavy, hard wiring on the windows. Fenced in by two things and automatic lights everywhere. Our door locks need keys. There is mesh dug into the soil so nothing can dig into it.

If you coop is secure as fort knox like it sounds then you should have no issues with lowering your perch's.

It looks like the solution is adjusting your perch's and a bit of retraining if needed. It should make your life easier too if you don't have to run after screaming hens.

 

[ChikaInu]

So can dog collars, cat collars, and neck ties on humans.

And if they do so, they are cruel too.

 

[Themellowyellows]

If you coop is secure as fort knox like it sounds then you should have no issues with lowering your perch's.

It looks like the solution is adjusting your perch's and a bit of retraining if needed. It should make your life easier too if you don't have to run after screaming hens.

Well that solves one problem... But worst case scenario something gets in, then what?


Next problem is that one of my brown hens cannot stand being by herself and needs her bestie. So when her friend makes a egg. She is yelling.

 

[Down Under]

Well that solves one problem... But worst case scenario something gets in, then what?


Next problem is that one of my brown hens cannot stand being by herself and needs her bestie. So when her friend makes a egg. She is yelling.

If something gets in then none of them have any hope unless they can get out the way the predator got in, it doesn't matter if they are high or low. The only fix to that is to make sure your coop is secure and constantly check for weak areas that need attention.

Your brown hen does she get picked on by any of the others or does it look like she may have separation anxiety?

 

[Down Under]

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[Rose_adamaj]

@Themellowyellows
I have read the entire thread. One thing I see is that you are getting suggestions based on the assumption that you have all adult hens.
As a lover of RIR & Black sex links it has been my experience that they love telling the world when they lay an egg. This is part of what I love about them.
I understand your reluctance to lower their roost because ‘what if’. But I would try it.
Or, maybe you can add a lower roost? Can you create a ramp of sorts for Snooze?
You sound like an awesome chicken Mom! Your ladies are lucky to have you!

 

[Themellowyellows]

@Themellowyellows
I have read the entire thread. One thing I see is that you are getting suggestions based on the assumption that you have all adult hens.
As a lover of RIR & Black sex links it has been my experience that they love telling the world when they lay an egg. This is part of what I love about them.
I understand your reluctance to lower their roost because ‘what if’. But I would try it.
Or, maybe you can add a lower roost? Can you create a ramp of sorts for Snooze?
You sound like an awesome chicken Mom! Your ladies are lucky to have you!

Thank you! Yes I do have all adults. They do love sharing there egg "excperince." Black sex links are not much of a head ache for me though. Were going to lower the roosts especially because winter is next door almost, we dont want to rush out there when there is snow and ice... I have a ramp, I tried to teach her with worms and she looked at me like "lady you use the ramp not me, pick me up." She cant even jump to a lower roost, jeeze her butt is huge... Maybe I can get her to sleep on a lower roost? I dont know... This chicken business has proven to be hard.

 

[Rose_adamaj]

Thank you! Yes I do have all adults. They do love sharing there egg "excperince." Black sex links are not much of a head ache for me though. Were going to lower the roosts especially because winter is next door almost, we dont want to rush out there when there is snow and ice... I have a ramp, I tried to teach her with worms and she looked at me like "lady you use the ramp not me, pick me up." She cant even jump to a lower roost, jeeze her butt is huge... Maybe I can get her to sleep on a lower roost? I dont know... This chicken business has proven to be hard.

I’m sorry, I thought a couple were younger.
I love Snooze! My Betsy Ross is like that, when I get that look I feel kinda
dumb
Once they have you trained, keeping chickens gets easier!
Have you made any progress with your neighbors? I have a couple of cameras outside, mostly because of predators.