My chickens won't go outside!

[Strychten]

The ramp, and Crusty.

 

[Strychten]

The run. The western wall is shared with 5 goats. I think you can see Tina by their dumped over feed trough.

 

[Strychten]

The coop. Tomorrow is cleaning day, when my nieces and nephew come over to help care for "their" Easter chicks.

 

[Strychten]

And 6:30, they are all out.

 

[tinakevin]

That's a very nice set up. I think in time they will come out. They may be cooler in the coop during the day and then when it starts getting cooler outside they come out. Chickens are very funny creatures. They always keep u guessing. Enjoy them

 

[GretaGarboFirst]

So funny....I can picture their exit strategy! The next thing ya know they will be dust bathing out there. Great news.

 

[Strychten]

So funny....I can picture their exit strategy! The next thing ya know they will be dust bathing out there. Great news.

They do dust bathe, right next to the coop and under the ramp. They have gotten to where they spend more time outside now, especially when I am present. Y'all were right, they just needed a bit more time to get used to the environment. Some of them have left the group huddle at night too, and roost on the branches I provided them in the coop. Now if they would just start laying eggs!!! (I know, I have a few more months before that happens.)

 

[tinakevin]

Yay!!!!

 

[Strychten]

I went out to check on them after dark last night, and they were ALL on the roost, as high up as they could get. No more huddling in the corner like they have been. I am so very happy! Thank you everyone!