Hen sleeping on the floor

[Chookchicken]

Some chickens start perching later then others. You can just keep on putting her on her perch and she should eventually get it.

 

[Vickischics]

Ok, so she's never been permitted on the roost?
Make sure each bird has at least 8 inches each and if you have larger breeds they need 10 inches each.

 

[Casa de Pollo]

Ok, they are still Pullets then.
Has she been allowed to roost before?
When did this behavior begin?
Be the watchful Detective and watch whats going on at Roosting time.
But, also be sure to check her body and feet out.

I'll check her over real good, I'll snap a pic of the scwne tomorrow night before I help her into her spot. Thanks

 

[Vickischics]

I'll check her over real good, I'll snap a pic of the scwne tomorrow night before I help her into her spot. Thanks

You are welcome. Even though you think everyone gets along fine, watch the way they enter the coop and who flys up first,second,third ect.
I'll bet shes not allowed up or their is a room issue. Yes, some pullets are late bloomers but, she is laying already and its more than that going on at Roosting time.
After you put her in a spot, hang out quietly for awhile and watch to see what's going on. The shifting of position, the pecking at the feet to get someone to move, the ducking under the other to move to another spot. Who's on the end ect. Take notes.
It will be interesting to hear about your observation.

 

[rosemarythyme]

So far sounds like she's been bullied off enough times in the past and has simply decided it's easier to sit on the ground rather than try and fight for a roost spot. Even if you have more than enough roost space (more than 12" a bird) that can still happen, as most of the flock might want a particular spot, and there's a lot of arguing over it.

Looking forward to photos and any notes you jot down from watching their roost jockeying.

 

[Casa de Pollo]

I did a few checks today. The bird in question is physically in good shape as far as I can tell. I threw some tasty treats in a tight pattern and watched as both of the amber whites were quick to get their share. Definitely not being picked on or bullied. I tried the same thing later in the day, with the same result. The ambers had no issues and got right in the mix. I videoed it. I'll post a few pics after watching them go inside for the night.

 

[Casa de Pollo]

Y’all are amazing! Problem solved. All the ladies are tucked in for the night. I saw some interesting stuff tonite, the two black sex links are pretty aggressive when settling in. Seemed like they picked on both ambers and the Easter egger. The austrolorps grabbed the corner spot early, and stayed out of range of the sex links.

 

[rosemarythyme]

I did a few checks today. The bird in question is physically in good shape as far as I can tell. I threw some tasty treats in a tight pattern and watched as both of the amber whites were quick to get their share. Definitely not being picked on or bullied. I tried the same thing later in the day, with the same result. The ambers had no issues and got right in the mix. I videoed it. I'll post a few pics after watching them go inside for the night.

Roost time rumbling may be a bit different than regular pecking order stuff - I have some lower ranked birds that'll get right up there, no problem, and others will get forced off at least once each night before they find a spot.

 

[rosemarythyme]

View attachment 2442789Y’all are amazing! Problem solved. All the ladies are tucked in for the night. I saw some interesting stuff tonite, the two black sex links are pretty aggressive when settling in. Seemed like they picked on both ambers and the Easter egger. The austrolorps grabbed the corner spot early, and stayed out of range of the sex links.

Nice photo - you definitely have ample roost space, just the rumbling might be a bit too much for some of the birds' liking.

 

[aart]

All the ladies are tucked in for the night.

So the floor sleeper made a liar out of ya, eh?
Yes, plenty of roost, they'll work it out.
Looks good in there.
Is the shorter roost the one you added?