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First Eggs! But rogue chicken...

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by tnsred, Sep 28, 2012.

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  1. Sep 28, 2012 #1
    tnsred

    tnsred Out Of The Brooder

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    Our girls were hatched in late March and we just got our first eggs this week! So far it appears that only one is laying, but I hope the others will catch up soon! Soooo exciting!

    However, I need some advice. One of our chickens (out of 5 total) won't go into the coop for the night anymore! She's been roosting in a tree near the coop. Any thoughts on her behavior?
     
  3. Sep 28, 2012 #2
    what did I do

    what did I do Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Option 1: I'd pluck her out of the tree a d put her in the coop.
    2: You can go out at the time of roosting and put a treat in the coop to get her to go in. Lock the door as soon as she is in.
    3: lock the chickens in the coop for 2 nights and one day to remind her where she is supposed to roost.
     

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