tired of skooting my birds from the coop

[maggiegigs]

Yes, I have a waterer in the coop, in the run AND in the garden! So far we have not seen any hawks; but just like the movie "Chicken Run" they make a mad dash from coop to garden (the extra run is in-between) so they "make a run for the garden" when I shew them.
I am beginning to think that they were raised in a very large barn with other chickens. Having said that they are very docile and sweet.
So I should just give them time!

 

[WoodlandWoman]

Their new coop is where they feel safe. After they get used to everything, they'll start coming out on their own. It just takes time.

 

[maggiegigs]

Thanks. Yes, they came out today for the first time to eat the celery I threw down on the grass. They also followed me down to the garden before dusk! So we are making progress. I must admit I was a little concerned.

 

[WoodlandWoman]

I think they feel safer with you and that's why they like to follow you. That's nice, that they trust you so much already.