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Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by Des, Aug 1, 2011.

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  1. Aug 1, 2011 #1
    Des

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    I have 7 sussex chickens at 16 wks old that will not roost.Why?What do i do?
     
  3. Aug 1, 2011 #2
    chicktwins

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    Maybe the roosts r too high?? I would try a graduated bar ladder. Start with something that sits just above the ground and once they r consistently using it, raise it 6 inches or so. Keep that up until it is at the height u think they will use. I am a new chicken owner so I have not had this problem as of yet but hope this idea will help. It is what I will do if I ever have the same issue.
     

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