AlisonH Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I think my chooks have got themselves some night vision goggles! During the last week they have given up going in at dusk when FR in the garden and are still scrabbling around after dark!! They go in after a while but it's definately black out there! Anyone else found this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Hi.....have you checked the coop for redmite??? As when my youngsters were doing this and flying up for cuddles, I thought how sweet........until I realised there was redmite in the coop and they just didn't want to go in there! Might be worth a check?? Hope I'm wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I would agree, the natural instinct is to roost before dusk, mine start going to bed at 3:30pm, well they do need their beauty sleep - especially those with only a few feathers attached! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlisonH Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 Thanks, hadn't thought of that, will check tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 That's odd as they have very poor night sight, best check for red mites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 did you find anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 foxes can see just fine in the dark too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlisonH Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 Have had a good look round but no sign of any mites. Phew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
