what am I doing wrong????

Roughlee Handled · « **Reply #30 on:** October 15, 2008, 23:05 »

Quote from: "Daisycow"

.....................about 2 weeks ago both of them crouched when I went to pick them up, which I believe means they are not far off now ............

Yes forgot about that crouching with the wings out slightly. They think you are the cock and are getting themselves ready for the deed.

matilda duck · « **Reply #31 on:** October 16, 2008, 10:03 »

Ooooh mine do that now, whupeeeeeeeeee� can't be far off,

� and I thought they liked crouching down so I could give them some fuss... Ha Ha� chickens eh :roll: Thankyou all, while i'm here what is best straw or hay for their nesting boxes??? As I don't want them getting cold at night.

Roughlee Handled · « **Reply #32 on:** October 16, 2008, 10:12 »

Straw as hay can be dusty and Chickens and dust do not mix. Personally I use dust free shavings as I can pick out the droppings easy also it comes in a bag and I don't end up with straw every where.

richyrich7 · « **Reply #33 on:** October 16, 2008, 10:32 »

Don't give them hay at all, it's quite tough compared to straw and can get compacted in their crops.

matilda duck · « **Reply #34 on:** October 16, 2008, 13:36 »

Oh good thinking!!!� The inside is covered with sawdust and so are their nesting boxes so I will leave it at that then!� THANKYOU ALL

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what am I doing wrong????

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