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All that makes sense. I don't want them to roost in the barn, I want them to roost in their house. I just didn't know if I should just let them roost where they want to after they become free range, or if I should shoo them in every night. I figured if I started them in the covered run training them with treats, then let them out to free range at a certain age, they would come back every night to get the treats even when they are older. Based on what you're saying, the training may not carry over to when they become free range?
I will find them every night and shoo them in - I have no problems with that. I do it every night with my chickens because, like you Peeps, I want to do a head count also. So, I will take your advice about the age, and just keep on shooing them back in.
The top on the run is built to be removable. Basically, I can put it up or take it down as needed. And if I'm understanding, the top wouldn't be necessary when they become free range, but I might need it for certain cases- so keeping it handy is a good idea.
How did you train your guineas to stay in your fence line? I would like to do that with mine. Also, how long do you keep them in during the day to make sure they lay their eggs? Once they lay their eggs, do they just leave them and go do something else - making it easier to collect? Or am I going to have to sneak the eggs? My DH said he would make me some wooden eggs with his lathe to fake the guineas out. (He's so sweet and understanding
) I'm guessing they are sort of like broody chickens?
I know you feel that "to each their own" but please (at least with ME) feel free to let me know what you think (you can even say 'IMO' if you want
)! Especially if you think I'm making a mistake with something...
Like I said, I don't want to make a mistake that may cost my babies their lives. I would be devistated.
Thanks again! You're the greatest - and so helpful!
All that makes sense. I don't want them to roost in the barn, I want them to roost in their house. I just didn't know if I should just let them roost where they want to after they become free range, or if I should shoo them in every night. I figured if I started them in the covered run training them with treats, then let them out to free range at a certain age, they would come back every night to get the treats even when they are older. Based on what you're saying, the training may not carry over to when they become free range?
I will find them every night and shoo them in - I have no problems with that. I do it every night with my chickens because, like you Peeps, I want to do a head count also. So, I will take your advice about the age, and just keep on shooing them back in.
The top on the run is built to be removable. Basically, I can put it up or take it down as needed. And if I'm understanding, the top wouldn't be necessary when they become free range, but I might need it for certain cases- so keeping it handy is a good idea.
How did you train your guineas to stay in your fence line? I would like to do that with mine. Also, how long do you keep them in during the day to make sure they lay their eggs? Once they lay their eggs, do they just leave them and go do something else - making it easier to collect? Or am I going to have to sneak the eggs? My DH said he would make me some wooden eggs with his lathe to fake the guineas out. (He's so sweet and understanding
I know you feel that "to each their own" but please (at least with ME) feel free to let me know what you think (you can even say 'IMO' if you want
Thanks again! You're the greatest - and so helpful!
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