My tiny RIR is becoming a terror - how do I stop the behavior?

[Chicken Egg 17]

Do u see any submit button or anything

 

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I found a thread addressing BYC app for Android phones. If there is a submit or send, I hope someone can tell me where to find it. Very frustrating. So, pics when I'm able to send them.

 

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No submit, no send. I clicked on everything and didn't find a way to send. I'm going to take pictures with my camera tomorrow and send them from my laptop - much easier.

 

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Finally pictures. Wish I could have sent pics from my phone - they show more depth and width. The coop is 8'X8' , the entire run is 24'X40'. Half is wrapped in plastic (24'X20') and the other half is open with 1/2" carpenters mesh on the sides and top. My hubby disassembled the roosts in the run a couple days ago to use the lumber to try to hold the plastic down, We had a couple windy days that did a job on the plastic. I need to get out there and put their roosts up again. The coop is kinda full, I released Sweet Pea this morning so need to move Chloe out of the small carrier and put her in the large dog crate and put stuff back where it belongs - waiting for the warmth we're supposed to have this afternoon. Chloe has two more days in isolation. I'm keeping a close eye on them because the BOs were too aggressive toward Sweet Pea (one jumped on her and started pecking her head) when I let her out of isolation this morning and Tinkerbell (the one being picked on) immediately went to the uncovered part of the run and won't come back into the covered part. Things seem to have settled down now. I am seriously thinking about letting them free range again. I started keeping them in last summer when four hawks moved into the neighborhood and were eyeing my chooks. There isn't much cover this time of the year - a few cedars and pine trees and the front porch. I'm afraid I would lose all of them in no time. If anyone has suggestions on what I can do that could make a difference in behavior, I would really appreciate it.

 

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Here is a better coop picture. This experience has taught me that I need a larger coop! Next summer I'm going to put a door in the back of the coop where there is now a window and add another 8'X8' or 8'X10' room, move the roost, eliminate two nesting boxes and add some storage. I can do this without losing any run space.


Also, a neighbor's young son got into the coop this afternoon and let Chloe (the second in isolation) out of the crate

. So, I chopped some kale and broccoli, gave it to all six and stood back and watched. All shared and there were no problems except Tinkerbell is still hesitant to join the group. Sweet Pea was isolated nine days and Chloe seven days. I really, really hope everybody behaves from now on.

 

[Chicken Egg 17]

Don't u lock the door I have a lock master lock on mine I don't have any neighbors though that would even try to go and see the chickens I mean they talk about them but I don't have to worry about someone gettin in

 

[Chicken Egg 17]

Have u let them all out of the crates to see how they have been with each other

 

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Yes, the door has a high chain lock but the little stinker drug a chair to the door, climbed on it and got it unlocked. They live on the next farm and are seldom here - hopefully he's older by the next time he shows up but I have his number now and will keep an eye on him. They have chickens so he knows better.

All six are in the run now and, after an initial problem when I first let Sweet Pea out, all seem to be getting along. Roost time will be the next test. Sweet Pea used to run Tinkerbell off so that she spent the night perched on the edge of the poop board.

 

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All are PEACEFULLY on the roost. Thank you all so much. I was afraid I was going to have to find a new home for my two bad girls.

 

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Here is a better coop picture. This experience has taught me that I need a larger coop! Next summer I'm going to put a door in the back of the coop where there is now a window and add another 8'X8' or 8'X10' room, move the roost, eliminate two nesting boxes and add some storage. I can do this without losing any run space.


Also, a neighbor's young son got into the coop this afternoon and let Chloe (the second in isolation) out of the crate

. So, I chopped some kale and broccoli, gave it to all six and stood back and watched. All shared and there were no problems except Tinkerbell is still hesitant to join the group. Sweet Pea was isolated nine days and Chloe seven days. I really, really hope everybody behaves from now on.

Is that the normal position for that ramp?

All are PEACEFULLY on the roost. Thank you all so much. I was afraid I was going to have to find a new home for my two bad girls.

Glad it worked out....sometimes you just need to do some 'Chicken Juggling'!