jonesyboy27 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I have a cube the girls lay eggs in the nest box but do not sleep in the roost box one does but other three sleep under the cube how can i encourage them to go to bed? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Shine a light in the cube and they go for the light. Failing that, lift them in and they soon get the hang of it. Those tips work if they are new. But if it's an established flock and they've just started doing it, check for red mite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I would keep lifting them in. I've got one who loves sleeping in a hanging basket. Just moved her. She swears at me though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I've just plucked 4 out of a magnolia! Lovely little flowers. But mine free range and are bantams who like trees. I gather yours are confined in a run? If so, it may be there is something they don't like in the coop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesyboy27 Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 thanks all for your replies will go torching tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
