Shiney Chez Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 the Eglu. Popcorn has had a little look but the others are not going any where near. As it is getting dusky, what do you suggest I do? Leave them to their own devices or try and herd them in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 It is probably not quite dark enough yet. They will bob for a while longer. One of mine didn't get the hang of it for a whilr and I had to grab her and put her in th through the pophole. Try shining a torch into the run via the pophole...that is supposed to lure them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiney Chez Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 See I'm already panicking about doing all this right. Been out side just now and our local pheasant has come for a visit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 dont worry, until they get their bearings they will be a bit funny at bedtime. We were all first time chicken owners once! Hope they go in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 See I'm already panicking about doing all this right. Been out side just now and our local pheasant has come for a visit My daughter would be so jealous. She adores pheasants! Egluntine's suggestion of shining a torch through the eggport is a good method, although my girls just went in of their own accord eventually on their first night. Give them a bit of time. They are not usually as stupid as you think they are going to be. And don't worry about feeling anxious, it's natural to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiney Chez Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 Waited and waited till dark and still no joy. Tried torch and that sent further away!! Waved brush in door of run and lo and behold they went in with a bit of clucking!! Felt bad doing it but they seemed rather confused. Peeped in Egg portand they seem happy enough snuggled together. Can't wait till morning for it all to start again!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Aha, the good old broom method does the trick! They will go in normally once they've got used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChicken Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Waved brush in door of run and lo and behold they went in with a bit of clucking I did the same thing on the first night but one of them refused to move so I had to attach a box to the end of the brush and gently persuade her inside the Eglu. It was cold, pouring down with rain and I was having to hold the torch in my mouth. The door to the run really doesn't help at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I did the same thing on the first night but one of them refused to move so I had to attach a box to the end of the brush and gently persuade her inside the Eglu. It was cold, pouring down with rain and I was having to hold the torch in my mouth. The door to the run really doesn't help at times. Only an Omleteer would be this inventive. Any photos perchance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChicken Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Any photos perchance? Not a hope, I have to say I looked very sorry for myself when I got back inside and stood dripping wet in the kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
