New to chickens

[fairyK]

Hi all got myself 4 chickens today...new to all this so any advice welcome. Dark now and all hens gone to bed but cock curled up in the corner outside. Is this normal?

 

[zephyricle]

It'll take a bit of training to get them to go to bed in their coop. Every night before sundown, make sure you put them all in. Before long they'll do it themselves.

 

[fairyK]

Should I put him in or wait longer to see if he goes on his own?

 

[zephyricle]

If it's dark and he's already laying or perched, go ahead and stick him inside

 

[Three chickens]

Welcome to backyard chicken!

 

[fairyK]

He was asleep I put him in and all is well

 

[fairyK]

I tried to add a picture but no idea why it's not showing!

 

[zephyricle]

You can try posting a link from imgur.com if you'd like

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under fairyK

Welcome & Congratulations!

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.