buddoggy Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Hi All, Right...one of my lot wont perch in the roost at night she prefers to sit on the floor and fall asleep.There is more than enough space for her to fit on albeit she is a buxom bird She is second in command but I dont think there is any bullying going on as she lies right by the perch next to the top girl.I think she lies there all night as you can tell from the postion of everyones droppings in the morning! I line the bottom of the roost with newspaper that gets changed everyday so at least she is not sitting in it all . I dont know why she does it,there is nothing wrong with her legs and she has enough head space above her so I just dont know but it bothers me that she is on the floor all night and my OH has said the same.Will it cause problems over time or not ? Ideas anyone?? Cheers. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahsausage Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Hello there, I wouldn't worry, my 3 all sleep on the floor at night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 You could try gently moving her to the perch once she is sleepy for a few nights in a row, she might get the message Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodcat Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 hey I wouldn't worry i've got two that refuse to perch even if i move them. One of them simply won't grip and falls straight off. It doesn't appear to do them any harm so i just leave them too it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet88 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 A few of mine won't perch, I have heard there are a few breeds which tend not to, so if what I've heard is true, then there is nothing to worry about at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Brown Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Hi there. I wouldn't worry. We have 6 chickens and 1 always sleeps on the floor inside the chicken house and all the others perch around the run! She interacts with them during the day and takes herself off at night for some 'me time'. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddoggy Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 Hi Guys Thanks for the replys,I will now leave them in peace when they go to bed and stop checking.I had tried to make her perch but she just wasnt having it.Thanks again. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katto Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 So relieved to read all this - we've only had our girls a week and Alexis snuggles up in the nest box every night - with Krystal perched on the side of it, neither of them using the roosting bars. I did try moving them last night and I think they stayed put. I'd rather she didn't sleep in the nest as it means it gets so grubby so might persist a few days in trying to encourage them to roost! Good to know that this is quite common though and doesn't seem to be causing anyone else any problems! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
