Re-homed a rooster and now the hens won't leave their coop.

[stephaniej2004]

We had to re-home a rooster this week and ever since, our hens won't leave the coop! We used to get two eggs a day in the nest box, now we are getting one a day on the ground of the run. I haven't even seen them come out to eat! Will this pass?

 

[Smoochie]

It's normal. Usually a hen will take lead and take the flock outside but it may take a few weeks for them to adjust.

 

[stephaniej2004]

Wow. Had no idea! Thanks so much for replying.

 

[Txwingnut]

They lost their leader.