Chickens Sleeping Outside ! HELP

WR1 · « **on:** May 07, 2008, 22:10 »

I Have Some Light Sussex 1Cockerel 3 Hens. We've Been Haveing Trouble Because They Keep On Sleeping Outside And Not Outside.

They've Done This For Too Days Know And I Dont Know Why!

Can Someone Help Me And Give Me Reasons.

From Catii ( the one with all the quistions)

nettynoodles1 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2008, 22:13 »

dont panic!! i have a pekin that has always slept up a tree. if they are sensible they will go right up high and mr fox wont get them if they are daft keep a close watch or go out at dusk with a torch find them shut them in and leave them in for a few days.

you havent said how long you kept them in after getting them. i always keep mine in at least 3 days b4 free ranging them. ( i find it helps them know where bed is and where the food n water is.)

others might have better advice im still new to chook only had them 4 years lol.
good luck let us know how u get on.

WR1 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 07, 2008, 22:18 »

They been in their house for the last 2 months it's just the last two nights they've decided to sleep on top of the house instead !!!

richyrich7 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 07, 2008, 22:18 »

If they have been going in ok until now I'd suspect something like red mite in the coop now the temps up they will be out and hungry.

WR1 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 07, 2008, 22:21 »

How often should you treet for redmite been treating once a week?

richyrich7 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 07, 2008, 22:25 »

I check mine a least once a week, I go in at night with a torch to see if I can see them, I just use a organic powder that I sprinkle about, and on the hens when they have perched.

What are you treating with ??

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Aunt Sally · « **Reply #6 on:** May 07, 2008, 22:34 »

I think Richy's right I'd give their home a good clean for red mite ?

WR1 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 07, 2008, 22:44 »

Just been out to check nothing visible there, treated the coop and the birds just incase, the product we've been using is made by Barrier

peggyprice · « **Reply #8 on:** May 07, 2008, 22:51 »

Could it just be the heat??

chicksforkicks · « **Reply #9 on:** May 08, 2008, 02:44 »

mine have been doing the same thing. :roll:
They have decided to sleep on top of the coop for the past month.
I know for sure there are no mites. Before they slept inside for about a year. Have no idea what to do, but i let them roll how they want

WR1 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 08, 2008, 22:03 »

Tonight for sum reason they have gone back into the coop maybe it was the shower of rain we had!!!

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