Tractor/trailer coop build

[BayBuzzard]

All 8 off ramp, took a look in run and went back

 

[Mother of Chaos]

All 8 off ramp, took a look in run and went back
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If you're around tomorrow (weekend), and you'd like to encourage them to go out, perhaps wait until they emerge from the coop, and then throw some of their feed out in the run, letting them see you.

There's usually one greedy one who is motivated by food who will go for the feed, and that might persuade the rest to follow.

Beautiful birds!!

 

[BayBuzzard]

If you're around tomorrow (weekend), and you'd like to encourage them to go out, perhaps wait until they emerge from the coop, and then throw some of their feed out in the run, letting them see you.

There's usually one greedy one who is motivated by food who will go for the feed, and that might persuade the rest to follow.

Beautiful birds!!

That's the plan, hopefully I can get them in the run for a bit tomorrow, so I can clean the coop. Looked like they were going to hop in today, but got spooked by a crow flying over.

 

[Mother of Chaos]

That's the plan, hopefully I can get them in the run for a bit tomorrow, so I can clean the coop. Looked like they were going to hop in today, but got spooked by a crow flying over.

Yeah, they're often gun-shy at first.

In a few weeks, you'll be going crazy trying to get them back in. (Except at dusk - they're really good about putting themselves back in the coop when it gets dark.)

 

[BayBuzzard]

It is so hot, can't even think of coop'ing them up til well into the evening. Long steamy days in the run.

I have shaded the entire run, and some of the area around it, provided cold water constantly, and been vigilant and present.

I'm a nervous wreck about tomorrow, gonna be over 100, yikes

 

[Molpet]

My 7 CX are free rangeing with the flocks and sprawled out in the shade on damp earth. 20 minutes after sunset I almost left one out that was intending to stay out.

 

[BayBuzzard]

Just hit 100f in the run, two fans blowing, 3 sources of water, food, shade, and my full support. Keeping an eye on them from inside on live video cam.

 

[Molpet]

Looks like it's going to break tonight here

 

[Mother of Chaos]

I have a lot of potted vegetables this year, and I water frequently. I also water one of the currently unused raised beds that they like to dig in. The soil stays damp and cool, and they dig holes the next afternoon, using them to cook cool off.

Edit: this phone

 

[BayBuzzard]

I have a lot of potted vegetables this year, and I water frequently. I also water one of the currently unused raised beds that they like to dig in. The soil stays damp and cool, and they dig holes the next afternoon, using them to cook off.

I like that, I may put some big pots in the run too