Joany Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I've had my girls about 3 months now and I'm still having to put 2 of them on their perch at night. I've tried all suggestions; raising the perch, filling the nesting boxes (that didn't work for me as I didn't get up early enough to take the stuff out). The perch isn't that high but it is definitely the highest point in the house. Will they ever get it???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 What sort of house is it and where do they sleep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joany Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 It's a wooden style on legs with 2 nesting boxes at the back. The perch is 'stand alone' and I've put it near the nesting boxes. Maybe I should move it nearerer the middle of the house? It's only about 4/5 inches off the floor. Maybe I should make it higher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Do you mean the sleep in the nest boxes? Mine do that and always have rather one does as no room for 2 as only one box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joany Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 Yes, they're sleeping in the nesting boxes. Maybe I should just chill out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Yep just chill out - I would say anyhow and as long as they are inside and safe don't worry about them - we have all been there too and worried sick about them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joany Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 The only thing I really worry about is that I've read it can discourage the other chickens from laying in the nesting boxes and only one of them is laying so when the other 2 (hopefully) start laying I don't want them tone put off from going in the nesting boxes. Do you know if this would effect them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooksRCute Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I wouldn't worry, they'll leave the nest once the sun is up & they have laid because they're greedy little beggars.... my bottom of the pecking order hen can wait all day for a nest box before she'll go in to lay. She's a very nervous girl & wont go in if any of the others are in there, so when I have a broody it's a nightmare!! For the love of chickens we bear the cross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
