Grit, and huddling questions

Hi Soozie,

Welcome to the site.  Not sure about the grit etc. as ours freerange and find their own. As for the huddling, I would wait until they are all in the coop and then gently lift each one on to the perch.  Don't be put off if it takes a little while, we have one bantam that uses one of the nesting boxes as her own bedroom!
Good Luck

Hi Soozie,

For the grit and oystershell, it is better if they are both available in separate containers.  the hens will pick out what they need.

To teach them to perch, some hens do it automatically when they come into lay.  However if they have been barn reared, you may have to lift them onto the perches each night.

It usually only takes a week or so before they get the idea