Alis girls Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I lay in this morning and could hear them grumbling in their pod. When I opened the door all 3 tried to get out at once so non got out - it was like the 1st day of Harods sale. I dont leave door open as they are very noisey these bright mornings mind you with the crows, traffic and dawn chorus not sure if they would be heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 My older ones in the cube all try to get out together, lots of flapping as they try to negotiate the ladder at the same time, but it is not big enough for six The ex batts just gracefully wander out of their eglu when they are ready no rushing those girls Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 All my new girls rush out of the in the mornings straight to the food; where as my elderly rescued hen justs strolls (or struts, as we think she may be turning into a bit of a cockeral ) out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennydavies Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Aren't they funny little things. Yesterday we had three tier hens in one nestbox even though they have three nestboxes to choose from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Aren't they funny little things. Yesterday we had three tier hens in one nestbox even though they have three nestboxes to choose from This morning we found 2 hens both in the nest box in the classic ... i dont think they could wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lougarbard Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Aren't they funny little things. Yesterday we had three tier hens in one nestbox even though they have three nestboxes to choose from Lol - I know that feeling! Even though I have 3 boxes, they all prefer one, but will use the second, but its very rare I will collect an egg from box 3. My friend says the same thing. I think its because its the box nearest the door, maybe a bit too 'open', or a bit too 'light' for them. Fussy little so and so's!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Yep, I know that feeling, I too give my girls extra nest boxes, but they will only use the cube! Most will share, but my little Appenzeller refuses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
