newbee's won't leave brood box

[old hippy]

had hand surgery so this will be short. brood box is in the coop.2ft deep, 2ft high, 8 ft wide..newbee's are several months old..but stay in the uncovered brooder..should i move food and water to coop floor, to incourage some movement..thanks for any replies

 

[chick-in-florida]

several MONTHS old? why are they still in the brooder?

 

[peterlund]

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After so much time that is their home..... Time for an eviction notice. Good luck with the hand!

 

[old hippy]

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After so much time that is their home..... Time for an eviction notice. Good luck with the hand!

i thought they would become part of the flock on their own..but i guess i made them to comfortable..later ed