Quick Question re: Making Changes

[Aunt Angus]

I know chickens hate change, but I need to add stuff to their coop to make way for new flock members coming next month: added roosting space, new nest boxes.

Here's my question: Should I add both at once or ease them in one addition at a time?

It's akin to the "ripping off a bandaid" question.

TIA.

 

[DobieLover]

I know chickens hate change, but I need to add stuff to their coop to make way for new flock members coming next month: added roosting space, new nest boxes.

Here's my question: Should I add both at once or ease them in one addition at a time?

It's akin to the "ripping off a bandaid" question.

TIA.

I made all my changes at once. It wasn't too bad for them. I didn't see any drop in egg production and they all seemed fine.

 

[Aunt Angus]

I made all my changes at once. It wasn't too bad for them. I didn't see any drop in egg production and they all seemed fine.

That's what I was hoping to hear. I want to be done with it - LOL! But I also don't want the little darlings to mutiny.

 

[DobieLover]

That's what I was hoping to hear. I want to be done with it - LOL! But I also don't want the little darlings to mutiny.

I think as long as the flock is together, they aren't being moved to a different location and you aren't bringing in any new pullets, they can handle the kind of stress you are talking about pretty well.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Got all of the new external nesting boxes up and running. Turns out I'm too lazy to get the new roosts done today, so this question was rendered moot.

Way to go, Angus.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Wait! I got it done after all! Yay, second wind!

 

[aart]

Don't think it much matters either way.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Don't think it much matters either way.

I'm just overthinking as usual - LOL!