lucywatkins Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Hi 6 out of 8 of my chickens have decided that they prefer to roost in the trees at night rather than in their . They are safe because the trees are within their pen, so I am not too worried about foxy loxy, however what worries me is whether they will get cold and wet and whether this will be detrimental to their health. I haven't worried about it over the summer, but now autumn/winter is on its way, I am not sure if I should be trying to get them to sleep inside. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 It is what they would be doing in the wild. I had a friend whose hens always roosted in trees, no matter what the weather and they seemed perfectly happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 a couple of mine always roost outside in the WIR rather than in the cube and they are going strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucywatkins Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Thanks both, that reassuring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Aylesbury Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 My hens roost in tge tree within their electric fened pen.they don't go in the coop. Should I provide a separate nesting box for them to lay in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 They might lay in the coop, or they may find spots they like in the enclosure, but only time will tell? It's important eggs don't get wet. If they do the 'bloom' will wash off and the storage time reduces from a couple of weeks at room temperature, to just a few days if you keep them in the fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
