Changing coops

[Rick589]

If you need or want to change your flock over to a new coop, what would be the best way to do so?

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

Lock them inside for two weeks straight or until they're accustomed to the new place and won't try returning to their old coop.

 

[Ahrandol86]

Lock them inside for two weeks straight or until they're accustomed to the new place and won't try returning to their old coop.

Chicken protective services may get involved

 

[rosemarythyme]

If the coop is comfortably big enough for the whole group lock them inside for a few days at least.

Close off access to the old coop or remove it, so they can't return to it. You may find a few birds will still go to the location but they can be picked up and moved to the new coop at dusk.

 

[Ahrandol86]

If you need or want to change your flock over to a new coop, what would be the best way to do so?

I am also changing my coop. This is my first night and I'm tried night transitioning. Which is exactly what it sounds like. Once my chickens went to roost I opened the roof and carried them to the new coop. I hope this helps!

 

[aart]

If you need or want to change your flock over to a new coop, what would be the best way to do so?

Do they free range or is there a run?

 

[Rick589]

Do they free range or is there a run?

Well, yes and no. They have a run but are allowed to free range on a limited and supervised basis. They’ve been able to free range over about 1.25 acres daily for roughly three or so hours. However, they do end up spending the best part of the day in the run during the winter which is only about 55 to 60 sg.ft. with 6 chickens.

 

[aart]

Well, yes and no. They have a run but are allowed to free range on a limited and supervised basis. They’ve been able to free range over about 1.25 acres daily for roughly three or so hours. However, they do end up spending the best part of the day in the run during the winter which is only about 55 to 60 sg.ft. with 6 chickens.

If they are confined to the new coop and a run, then acclimation to the coop will take less time.