Kentwitch Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Got our new chickens yesterday. When I let them out today they all came out ok, even negotiated the ladder on the cube. Now one of them has gone back in to the cube and is just sitting in there quietly. She looks bright and altert and when I was tidying the run she came back out again and then went back in. They all seem to be getting on well and there has been no sign of bullying. Is this normal behaviour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Probably just settling in. Just keep an eye on her but it sounds normal. Make sure you have more than one food and water station if you see any of them being stopped from eating. Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Hello there Welcome to the wonderful yet wacky world of chickens. It sounds normal, remember, they are just getting used to their new environment I bet your going to be a brilliant new chickeny mum xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Welcome, from one new chicken mum to another! You do wonder if what they are doing is normal, since you have nothing to gauge it by in terms of knowing each individual chicken and how she behaves. It will be lovely to hear how they get on! Pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Welcome, from one new chicken mum to another! You do wonder if what they are doing is normal, since you have nothing to gauge it by in terms of knowing each individual chicken and how she behaves. It will be lovely to hear how they get on! Pictures? You may be a new chook mum docsquid, but you've got the hang of the forum quick enough I have 4 baby Pekins who use their pootray as a lounge & the nest box as their bedroom, so are in & out all day. Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentwitch Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 Thanks for your re-assurance. I was panicking for nothing Perhaps she just likes her own space. They have all learnt how to use the ladder and was thrilled that they put theirselves to bed tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
