Sal119 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 For the last few nights, two of our chooks (we have four altogether) have taken to sleeping outside the Eglu. They perch on the edge of the shelf which the Eglu stands on, very close together. They both seem happy enough Would this be because of the hot weather do you think? We were worried they were being pushed out but it does seem to coincide with the warm nights. Just wondered if this is usual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 2 of mine have done this in warm weather, as long as they are in a secure run & they seem happy they'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Think I'll join mine in the run - sooo sticky - mind you on second thoughts may be a tad smelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 My cube is on a table and quite often the girls decide to sleep half in the cube and half on the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Mine have been sleeping outside for months - even through snowstorms . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 My 2 MD's sleep in the door way. They seem happy but they must like a cool breeze because of the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyfeet Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I've got 3 newbies, all bantams (wyandotte and 2 RIR) and I've had to go out the last few nights to 'evict' the Wyandotte from sleeping 'in the entry' so to speak, as the other 2 can't get past once she's there. They are fairly timid and a little dim about how to assert themselves, plus the Wyandotte is bigger so 'mom' has to come to the rescue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 More than likely the heat but do check for redmite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal119 Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 Thank you everyone, I guess they must just like sleeping under the stars then (No signs of any creepy crawlies ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foot-tapper506 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Two of my four hens have decided to sleep out in the run on a perch about 4' off the ground. They seemed quite happy out there and looked cute, so I didnt disturb them. BUT, I wasnt prepared for the very loud bokking they began about 5ish every morning. It was 4.45am on Saturday when they started, so I have reluctantly decided to put them to bed. I went out last eve at 9.15pm and lifted them down and popped them into the coop. They objected for about 5 minutes by a loud chirring sort of noise but eventually went up the ladder to bed! You would think that because they were already out and about, with food and water available, they would just get on with it - NO!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 2 of mine have done this in warm weather, as long as they are in a secure run & they seem happy they'll be fine 2 of ours do the same, there run is sercure but im a worrier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
