Long time lurker, new chicken parent! *Long*

[gander007]

Alright lurker,

 

[Idis]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Congrats on the new flock! They will take some time to get adjusted to their new home. So just move slow around them, keep them quiet and without stress and don't rush them. As for roosting, they will get the hang of it eventually. Since they have never roosted before, it may take a while. Go out after dark and placed them on the bars. They may hop down but if you keep doing this, they may get the hang of it eventually. Get them on the bars during the day as well. Sounds like you are doing the right thing with them. You might want to block off the nest boxes at night so they don't sleep in them. Just make sure to get them open first thing in the morning.

Enjoy this new journey you are on and welcome to our flock!

Thanks for the tip!

~Idis

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC! Hope they start roosting for you soon.

 

[ronmauldin]

Welcome from the Ocean State!

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[quip17]

Woohoo!! Our 2nd Heritage RIR has laid an egg!! This is our 1st day collecting 2 eggs. I'm hopeful now, that all of my girls will be laying soon. We are enjoying fresh eggs from our chickens and fresh produce from our garden. Love it

 

[TwoCrows]

Congrats on those first eggs! How egg-citing!!!