I need help potty training my buff Orpington Roo and hen!!

[FrostRanger]

I'd work on getting them a secure coop and run suited for your climate then. Since it's so hot I'd go for an open air coop with a covered run. You can find design ideas in the coop and run section of the forums. Just remember that in general you want at least 4 square feet per bird in the coop and at least 10 square feet of run space per bird. I would plan for a setup designed for a few birds more than you currently have 'cause chicken math is very real. I'd also advise against going with a prefab coop since those tend to be too small and overpriced for what they are

 

[My_lil_buffs]

I only have 2 birds and I have to find them new homes because I live in a residential area and he’s a roo

 

[nuthatched]

I'd also opt for chicken breeds that do better in hor climates than fluffy orps.

 

[triciayoung]

I know this is silly but where I am it gets really hot and sometimes I have to bring my chickens inside normally I’ll get a tote box and put a perch in it but now they won’t just sit in there box and they will hop out and do a poo poo. My rooster might be more of the problem he will wait to poop until he can hop on you then take a dump and there will be seconds for the carpet. Any suggestions? I have 2 cats so I have a litter box they can go in if that should even work.

I bring all of mine in when the feels like temp is over 100. They are split between the air conditioned coop and my spare room that is now their room

 

[triciayoung]

I'd also opt for chicken breeds that do better in hor climates than fluffy orps.

Actually, Orphingtons are on heat tolerant list. My lavender orphingtons do well in the heat.

 

[My_lil_buffs]

I bring all of mine in when the feels like temp is over 100. They are split between the air conditioned coop and my spare room that is now their room

That’s great except I have carpet and I can’t just mop the floor

 

[bobbi-j]

I have 28 chickens that free range during the day. Bringing them in the house is not an option. They find cool shady spots just fine on their own.