simone Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 another silly ? what time do you put them to bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 They should put themselves to bed once it starts getting dark You just need to make sure they are tucked up and locked up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikpow Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 mine normally put themselves to bed by 9.30 then i just lock them in for the night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 mine normally put themselves to bed by 9.30 then i just lock them in for the night same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simone Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 well they havent even been in eglu yet, just sort of peeked in and thats been it, i think they might need a helping hand to get used to thats your bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 In that case, if time starts getting on and they don't go in, then shine a torch through the egg port, they will be drawn to the light and will go in. Then tomorrow night they will know the drill Let us know how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simone Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 In that case, if time starts getting on and they don't go in, then shine a torch through the egg port, they will be drawn to the light and will go in. Then tomorrow night they will know the drill Let us know how it goes now the neighbours will definatly have me down as nutty i will try this thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufusrooster Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 mine normally put themselves to bed by 9.30 then i just lock them in for the night oohh the dirty stop outs mine tuck thereselves up by 8.30, earlier if its cloudy and raining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Three of mine go to bed before 5pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simone Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 they are in bed hubby just pick them up and popped them in, looked in egg port and settling down thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I put them in the run at 6pm in the summer months.. They line up waiting for their sweetcorn at about 10 minutes to. You can set your watch by them! I always like to have them locked away well before twilight so that: a) I don't forget and b) they are safe before the fox gets peckish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I had to 'put' mine to bed too the first night, dont worry they soon get used to it and then its so sweet that as soon as the light starts to fade, off they go to bed ahhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Thats the joy of chickens if they are in a run and safe from Mr Fox they will put themselves to bed( I posted them in the first couple of nights to show them where they should go..a bit of chasing etc) but now we can go to the pub and I go out to shut the door of the ..so they are so easy they diy good luck it will get easier indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simone Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 well 2 had put themselves to bed just gentle nudge other 2 went in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 mine all dissapear just before the sun does, then i just shut the door. all i have to do now is train the kids to do the same and life will be perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoanneFrizzle Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Hi I'm new to all this. I've had my frizzle hens for two days now and they are 13 weeks old. They took themselves to bed last night about 7.30, but then woke up and came back out. In the end my daughter shut the eglu door at about 8.30. My question is, could we just leave the door open in the summer time so they can also get up in the mornings when they want? Also would it be safe to leave the food in the grub overnight. Joanne PS just an unrelated question, I know they eat dry sweetcorn, but do they like fresh raw corn or does it have to be cooked - sorry probably a very silly newbie question thanks for any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 + WIR Lavender Mabel Marjorie After day 1 they put themselves to bed, at the moment its around 9 pm, a few weeks ago when we had the odd day of sunshine I had to stay up until they went to bed about 10.15 worst than when the kids were small. On a Saturday night I let them stay up all night ( well I think they go to bed at sometime) as I like to have a lay in until 7ish, in the week I open the eglu at 5.30 when I get up to go to work Also on the sweetcorn question mine like the dry stuff, but give them the one in the tin, preferably M&S and they would take your hand off to get to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-F-C Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 We went away last weekend and left the cube door open... they were fine. I think quite a few people leave the doors open when the weather is fine. I also leave the grub in overnight... there was a slug in it one morning but they ate it! Mine love a fresh corn on the cob! They had it all round their beaks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
