Not so bright Chickens??

[Kiwi Chicky]

I got two Aruacana hens and an Aruacana rooster about 2 weeks ago now.

They seem to be a little slow? Definatley not like any other chickens we've ever had.

They sleep ontop of the coop even in the rain and even though they have free range during the day, they stay in one corner of the yard. They don't forage and they don't scratch around.

I've tried putting them on the perches at night, but they don';t seem to get the idea.

Do I have some thick chickens?

 

[dawg53]

Perhaps their previous living conditions were very confining, restrictive and they dont know what to do. They need to be taught how to do things. You can physically put them up at night in their house and lock them in it til the next morning...do that for 3 or 4 evenings in a row, they'll get the hang of it. I agree that it's unusal not to forage,especially after 2 weeks. Perhaps you can get them moving around by enticing them with treats. Good luck.

 

[Backyard Hencam]

They may be shock from the transfer. They need to acclimate to their new environment. Can you lock them in for a few days? That way they should go to roost naturally. Also, throw scratch around for them to pick up. That should get them started on foraging. Good luck!

 

[mgw]

Chickens arnt known for thier intelligence, but these ones seem worse off than most. probably result of previous living situation. Just give them some time & be patiant, I am sure they will come around soon.