Bantam sleeping

[Estelleannette]

my bantam sleeps outside the hen house. Is that normal or do I need a bigger hen house? Thank you.

 

[sylviethecochin]

You say "my bantam" implying there's only one. She may be being pushed around by the other chickens and just want some peace. Space helps, but it doesn't resolve all bullying issues.

There's also a possibility that she just likes being out and away. I've had a few chickens who were like that; they were mostly flighty birds who had strong broody tendencies.

 

[Estelleannette]

You say "my bantam" implying there's only one. She may be being pushed around by the other chickens and just want some peace. Space helps, but it doesn't resolve all bullying issues.

There's also a possibility that she just likes being out and away. I've had a few chickens who were like that; they were mostly flighty birds who had strong broody tendencies.

I also have three reds. She’s always sleeping with them outside during the day. I just worry

 

[aart]

Did they all grow up together?

How big is the coop, in feet by feet?
Dimensions and pics, inside and out, would help immensely.
...also...
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, (laptop version shown), then it's always there!

 

[Estelleannette]

Did they all grow up together?

How big is the coop, in feet by feet?
Dimensions and pics, inside and out, would help immensely.
...also...
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, (laptop version shown), then it's always there!
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Marquette mi. I forget how big the coop is but the whole area is 5x10. Two nesting boxes.

 

[Estelleannette]

So this is my set up

 

[Estelleannette]

So this is my set up

The tarp was because of a storm moving in.

 

[aart]

Coop looks small for 4 birds, why the bantam is sleeping on top of it.

 

[Estelleannette]

Coop looks small for 4 birds, why the bantam is sleeping on top of it.

They use to all sleep in it. The website said it was for 4 or 5 birds. Super confused.

 

[aart]

They use to all sleep in it. The website said it was for 4 or 5 birds. Super confused.

How old are your birds?
Take a tape measure out and measure the whole thing then measure just the coop, not including the nests. Some pics of the inside would be good too.
Prefab coop mfg's are notorious for overestimating(lying) about the number of birds that will go in a coop. If you have a link to the website for that particular coop that would be good too