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CHICKEN'S WON'T USE COOP!

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by supermom, Sep 10, 2008.

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  1. Sep 10, 2008 #1
    supermom

    supermom Out Of The Brooder

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    I have built a beautiful coop: included nest boxes and roost. It is clean and well ventilated. Problem is, my stupid birds roost on the roof and I have to pick them up every night and put them in the coop so I can lock it. The coop is in an inclosed run but I feel safer with them inside. Also, what's gonna happen if they start laying eggs up there?! The eggs will roll off and land on the floor.
    GEEZ, what am I supposed to do?
     
  3. Sep 10, 2008 #2
    ChickenToes

    ChickenToes Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Try putting them in the coop before they begin to roost at night. That way you can herd them right in the door. After a few days of this they should get the idea.
     
  5. Sep 10, 2008 #3
    gritsar

    gritsar Cows, Chooks & Impys - OH MY!

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    I would suggest locking them up in the coop for several days, if not a week. They need to get the idea that the inside of the coop is home.
     
  7. Sep 10, 2008 #4
    Buff Hooligans

    Buff Hooligans Scrambled

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    Quote:I agree with Gritsar. That's the only way they'll start to associate the inside as their night-time home.
     
  9. Sep 10, 2008 #5
    chickiebaby

    chickiebaby Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Thre's another thread just like this posted at the same time, so look for that. All same ideas.
     
  11. Sep 10, 2008 #6
    vickig

    vickig Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Lock em up. When ever I bring new hens home I leave them in at least a week. They seem to figure it all out by watching.
     

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