Hi there,
Our chickens (3) are new to us (3rd day) and new to each other with one year-old coming from one owner and two 7 month olds coming from another. At night the three of them share our two nest boxes to sleep. I've read that it's good to get them out of this habit early, but is 3 days in the new coop to early?
Also, the nesting box is a refuge for the two younger chickens. The 1 year old is definitely in charge and dominates the others. I feel bad kicking them out of the box under such circumstances, but I also don't want them to develop bad habits.
I'd appreciate any recommendations from the group.
Thanks!
Our chickens (3) are new to us (3rd day) and new to each other with one year-old coming from one owner and two 7 month olds coming from another. At night the three of them share our two nest boxes to sleep. I've read that it's good to get them out of this habit early, but is 3 days in the new coop to early?
Also, the nesting box is a refuge for the two younger chickens. The 1 year old is definitely in charge and dominates the others. I feel bad kicking them out of the box under such circumstances, but I also don't want them to develop bad habits.
I'd appreciate any recommendations from the group.
Thanks!