POOP

[montyhp]

We have our first ever flock, 10 br hens and 3 bo roosters, 12 weeks old. We let them free range around our 3 acres every day. They always stay near the coop and right around the house. The problem is, they love the porch and poop on it a lot. It is about 16' x 48' and concrete.

Besides fencing around the porch or fencing them in, are there any techniques for keeping them off the porch? Maybe an owl decoy above the porch?

Montyhp

 

[seminolewind]

No not really, just watch where you walk, especially if you're barefoot

 

[LilRalphieRoosmama]

Have to agree. We shovel or hose off the driveway daily LOL.

 

[Sunny Side Up]

Be diligent to not ever feed them treats near that porch. They're like elephants & will never forget the time they got something tasty there & will tend to hover near there hoping for a reoccurance.

I don't think a plastic owl will deter them. Just keep a broom or hose handy, and yard shoes or boots by the door for yourself & your family.

Welcome to the delightful pleasures of chicken keeping!

 

[happyheart]

Even watch pet food outdoors....
I have an outside cat so now I have to wait til the girls go in for the evening to feed him as they seem to think his food is for them and they help themselves.