ewungelema Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Hi everyone, after tentatively leaving the Eglu door open overnight in the WIR, my 4 hens and I were fine with this arrangement for a couple of weeks. However,(and there always seems to be one) for the last 2 nights 3 of the girls go in and the other sits and sleeps just outside the Eglu opening. My question is, are the others keeping her out or is she choosing this place to rest? she is at the bottom of the pecking order, and thus I feel most protective of her! Your wisdom on this would be appreciated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I imagine she likes sleeping al fresco. Many do. I'd check around for signs of red mite, but I guess because the others are happy to sleep there, it is unlikely to be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickyhazel Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Unless there is major bullying during the day (extremely violent pecking and chasing, attacking at every opportunity, blood drawn, etc) it is unlikely she is not being allowed in. You should really try and encourage her to sleep inside, perhaps by closing the door again for a while. She is vulnerable outside, especially at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
