Jenn7000
Hatching
- Jan 27, 2015
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Hi all,
I’m a “new egg” and could use some advice. My two Barnvelders are nearing egg-laying stage (I think), but I’m not sure when to ‘reveal’ their nest boxes. I did a few weeks ago and they started sleeping there, so now I’ve covered them each night and then ‘open’ them in the morning (after I get up - which is usually well-after them). So, I’m wondering should I start leaving them totally opened? They are free range, so I’m also curious as to how they’ll know to come back?
And, in terms of chicken behaviour, they aren’t really ‘friendly.’ They seem to hate being picked up - any tricks and tips to get them used to that?
Thank you!!
I’m a “new egg” and could use some advice. My two Barnvelders are nearing egg-laying stage (I think), but I’m not sure when to ‘reveal’ their nest boxes. I did a few weeks ago and they started sleeping there, so now I’ve covered them each night and then ‘open’ them in the morning (after I get up - which is usually well-after them). So, I’m wondering should I start leaving them totally opened? They are free range, so I’m also curious as to how they’ll know to come back?
And, in terms of chicken behaviour, they aren’t really ‘friendly.’ They seem to hate being picked up - any tricks and tips to get them used to that?
Thank you!!