- Dec 4, 2012
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Good Afternoon, I'm Danpa. My family and I have just recently begun raising chickens. I have been reading a lot on this website prior to and during building the coop and learning about feeding, watering, etc. Thank you to all for the information I have acquired prior to even joining. I do have a question for others who may be more experienced. My intent all along has been free ranging my chickens. I have had them closed in the coop for over a week since their arrival. They have been eating and drinking a lot, so I guess well. I opened the "chicken door" of the coop this morning for the first time and have left it open all day for the hens to come out. Not a one has come out so far. Should I expect them to be scared a couple of days and then start coming out? How long might they stay in, even with the door open? I have three buff orpingtons and 3 RI reds.
Thank you for your time.
Thank you for your time.