jsbates65 Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 It has gotten rather warm here, and stays warm even over night. . .could this be why the girls have started roosting on top of the Eglu? The last few nights I've had to put them to bed. I've left them out later thinking they would eventually go. . .but tonight it was 10:00pm and they still were not in bed. ? Anyone else deal with this? Is it just the heat? They've never done this until recently. I can't think of anything that has changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 It must be, John. How hot is it over there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Mine sometimes like to snooze al fresco when its warmer too. We had the little Polish Bantam on top of the pink Eglu last night, as its been nicer weather here (but not nearly as nice as in Kansas,I bet!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Ours quite often sleep out when the weather is warm. The ducks nearly always sleep out. Just check that there aren't any red mites at the end of the roosting bars - hens will avoid their sleeping areas if they are being bitten at night when they roost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Ah that would explain it - both mine are going to bed ok but I got up to get a drink at about 3am and Gucci was asleep on the run floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Ours started thinking the kitchen worktop was their bed, got a fly curtain and they have got the hint now Its not been hot enough here for me to see if ours will want to stay out.......Thats probably why ours wanted to come in, much warmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsbates65 Posted July 21, 2007 Author Share Posted July 21, 2007 It has been high 90's during the day and mid 70's over night. Definitely not mites as the Eglu is kept very clean and the roosting bars are deep cleaned once a week to avoid that. We do have 4 dogs, so the yard is sufficiently marked. . .I guess I could just let them roost there if they want. . .I don't think any preditors would try to come into the yard. Really the only thing I would have to worry about would be the occasional raccoon that might be around. (Although I've never seen one in my yard.) But we've got a brook not far from the house and they might prefer frogs and fish to attempting one of my girls who are pretty big at this point. They are in the house right now. . .snoozing on the kitchen floor. I like to let them rest in the cool in the heat of the day for a bit. I usually water down a couple of their favorite spots so they had cool ground to dig in. And lots of fresh water. . .they don't seem to be bothered too much by the heat. Well, thanks for the advice. . .I'll keep you updated if anything changes. Their Eglu is not far from my bedroom window. . .I guess I could keep my window open a bit in case I hear anything unusual I could come to their rescue! Clarisse is giving me an egg a day now. . .very consistently around 10am and always in the nest box. Rosemary has not started yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Hi John, In the Uk at the moment any chooks roosting on top of the Eglu are trying to avoid the flood water! Fortunately for us we haven't been affected unlike some. I loved the pics of your chooks hope all is well with them! and your good self Regards Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 John, if you have the Eglu run you can put a sturdy stick through the bars (at a height of about 12 to 14 inches) for the girls to roost on. That way they are safe in the run but out in the open too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsbates65 Posted July 22, 2007 Author Share Posted July 22, 2007 Claire that is a great idea! I will try something like that. I let them stay up top last night. . .and they are great. Although I must admit I woke up several times in the night and the first thing I did was look out the window to check on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
