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Lazy Chickens??????? *Please Help!*

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by 4hLuvers, Jan 30, 2009.

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  1. Jan 30, 2009 #1
    4hLuvers

    4hLuvers In the Brooder

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    Hi everyone,
    we got 2 brand new chickens a couple of weeks ago and they live in a small coop with total access to a large run. The problem is that they dont seem to really move around, scratch or peck very much. We dont think they are sick. What could be wrong with them?????????????????
    Any suggestions would be appreciated!
    -4hLuvers
     

  4. Jan 30, 2009 #2
    brooster

    brooster Songster

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    Do you know how old they are. Could they be stressed?
     
  6. Jan 31, 2009 #3
    ArizonaDesertChicks

    ArizonaDesertChicks Eggstactic for Pretty Eggs

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    What kind of chickens did you get - they're not meatbirds are they?
     
  8. Jan 31, 2009 #4
    4hLuvers

    4hLuvers In the Brooder

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    One is a silkie and the other is a polish. They are only about 10 months old. They are still pullets.
     
  10. Jan 31, 2009 #5
    JennsPeeps

    JennsPeeps Rhymes with 'henn'

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    It could be that they didn't have this type of environment in their previous living arrangement. Throw down some scratch or put out food for them that they have to find. That'll start them going!
     

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