ralbis1
Chirping
- Nov 20, 2016
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I have taken in four hens from a friend who is traveling this summer, to stay with my three. (I know this is often not a good idea, but I wanted to help out my friend). I have had few problems integrating them -- the coop and run are plenty big enough -- except the visitors are spending the night roosting in the run rather than the coop. I am sure they are intimidated by the old-timers. This so far has been ok because the run is predator-proof and the weather has been good. But I would like them to start roosting inside in case we get a spate of bad weather. I was thinking of physically moving them after dark and my hens have settled in, to give them the idea. Good or bad idea? Other suggestions? Many thanks in advance for your advice.