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[Cntry1958]

HI, ok here goes a stupid question but is the chicken house broken or do you put a diaper on it. I can't imagine it pooping in my bed while it would be sleeping with me.

 

[Poulet 2016]

 HI, ok here goes a stupid question but is the chicken house broken or do you put a diaper on it. I can't imagine it pooping in my bed while it would be sleeping with me.   

Hi there,
Yes, shes's house broken.

When i first read up on being able to potty train a chicken i hit a dead end. Every resourse on the internet, breeders, friends all said no.
I kept trying regardless.
It took me until.she was about 3 1/2 months old to see consistant results.
She's trained to go on newspaper. Of course if there is none down she'll poop on the floor but i keep it down, trust me, lol.
As for sleeping in the bed .... I bought her a nice soft doggie bed just her size about 3-4 months ago.
She's having none of it. She likes to sleep on the corner at the end of the bed.
She does'nt poop on the bed or on me while i'm asleep. I dont necessarily think she's getting down to go ln the paper at 3 am....i think she may just be sleeping throughout the night (??)
Can anyone weigh in on this?
Jennifer

 

[Cntry1958]

Hi there,
Yes, shes's house broken.

When i first read up on being able to potty train a chicken i hit a dead end. Every resourse on the internet, breeders, friends all said no.
I kept trying regardless.
It took me until.she was about 3 1/2 months old to see consistant results.
She's trained to go on newspaper. Of course if there is none down she'll poop on the floor but i keep it down, trust me, lol.
As for sleeping in the bed .... I bought her a nice soft doggie bed just her size about 3-4 months ago.
She's having none of it. She likes to sleep on the corner at the end of the bed.
She does'nt poop on the bed or on me while i'm asleep. I dont necessarily think she's getting down to go ln the paper at 3 am....i think she may just be sleeping throughout the night (??)
Can anyone weigh in on this?
Jennifer

Jennifer that is so cool. I never know it could be done. When you started training her did you use treats like you do with a dog?

 

[vachick15]

Welcome to BYC! I hope you like it here and learn lots about chickens!

 

[Poulet 2016]

Thank you!!

 

[QueenMisha]

Welcome to BYC from a fellow Californian! It's great to have you.

 

[Poulet 2016]

Placerville!!
Thank you!!
I'm in Berry Creek, right above Lake Oroville where the Spillway.gave in February.