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Chicken Recidivism

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by smkchick, Oct 17, 2011.

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  1. Oct 17, 2011 #1
    smkchick

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    Gladys spent 3 days in solitary confinement last week to try to break her tree-sleeping habit. She was reprieved on Saturday, spent the day free-ranging in the yard and then promptly headed back to the tree at 4pm.

    Following the suggestions of many, I promptly revoked her bail and put her back in the coop. Today was Day 2.

    Keep your collective fingers crossed that she is rehabilitated and not a career criminal!

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  4. Oct 17, 2011 #2
    MommyMagpie

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    Consider my fingers crossed for you and Gladys! We currently have one girl out on parole after serving a month of nights in chicken jail for egg eating (we had a forage-release policy and let her out after everyone else's eggs were laid and collected). She seems to have realized the error of her ways, but we keep an eye out just in case.
     
  6. Oct 17, 2011 #3
    smkchick

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    As a reward for her good behavior, I'm getting her a companion. And in another coupla weeks the chicks will join them both in the coop.

    Now just pray that Gladys doesn't teach them all her bad habits. My luck she's a ring leader!
     
  8. Oct 18, 2011 #4
    Orchid

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    Quote:You could have an organized crime ring on your hands. [​IMG]
     
  10. Oct 18, 2011 #5
    smkchick

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    Hmmm. The thought will give me nightmares for weeks!
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  12. Oct 18, 2011 #6
    gmendoza

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    I had made a "chicken jail" once.Maybe try that.
     
  14. Oct 18, 2011 #7
    BlazeJester

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    I don't know what your situation is, but my flock of 7 BRs slept in a tree in the middle of the yard for nearly 2 years (we had hawks, owls, raccoons and possums).

    Chickens are smarter than we give them credit for. If she wants to sleep in a tree, what's the problem?
     

  17. Oct 18, 2011 #8
    smkchick

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    One problem is racoons. Another is owls. But the worst is neighbors. She sometimes comes down on the wrong side of the fence! I know she survived in the "wild" for the better part of her life, but I'm doing my best to keep her safe now. Of course, if she doesn't get the hint, there isn't much I can do about it. If I felt she were suffering, I wouldn't keep her in the coop. But I figured it was worth a shot for the peace of mind.
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