Recently lost flock member Now one is sleeping in nesting box.

[Nani87]

We have six girls they almost 4 and have been together since birth. We lost one two weeks ago. I have been paying attention to them during the day and do not see any obvious bullying. However, I think the one in the box is the lowest in the pecking order along with the one we just lost Should I be going out and putting her back on the roost? Any help would be appreciated

 

[Momma-Hen-Misti]

I had one that was trying to sleep in the nest box as well. I removed her & put her on the roost every night. She started jumping out of the nest box when I opened it & would go to the roost after I put her on the roost the first few nights.

 

[Nani87]

I will go out and put her on the roost. I just hope they’re not bullying her at night. We’ll see how it goes. Thanks. Nothing

 

[Nani87]

Whoops, was supposed to say nothing to do but try I guess. Lol

 

[rosemarythyme]

Yes I'd put her back on the roost, or block nest boxes right before bedtime and then unblock them once it's completely dark.

Could be a shake up in the pecking order with the one bird gone, or maybe a bit of a stress reaction depending on how that bird died.

 

[Momma-Hen-Misti]

I will go out and put her on the roost. I just hope they’re not bullying her at night. We’ll see how it goes. Thanks. Nothing

As long as it's dark, they can't see to pick. I let my girls sleep on the droppings box ledge if they really don't want to be on the roost. I hate when they get bullied! Good luck!