Cochins won't go up ramp or roost!

[onthespot]

I just give them roost options, so they can choose how high to roost. They usually start a foot off the ground, and gradually work their way up to the highest one they can find space on. Queen bees get the best spots.

 

[kipper]

It's good to know our Cochins aren't the only goofy ones out there. We will try putting them on the roosts. They seem to be afraid to try new things, I guess calling someone "chicken" has some basis in reality!

Happy holidays and thanks for all your responses!

 

[SC_Hugh]

It hard getting around when they can't see your feet and toes

My two Cochins have a harder time getting down off the roost than up, so I built twice as many steps on their roost ladder. Yes, they have a ladder

Silly Cochin chickens for sure, but you won't find me helping them into the coop or up on the roost. They spent a couple of nights out in the run before they decided that they better put themselves to bed

Give them a little more time and they will figure it out...

--Hugh

 

[Mahonri]

My cochin always has to be on the highest roost... and she is ALWAYS the scaredy cat and is always the last one off in the morning.