2006-12-10 08:10:02 · 10 answers · asked by steamman20002000 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
put them in it
2006-12-10 08:12:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut the tree's down. ... When you are making the roost's slope from low in front to high at back like areana seating. That way they can all see what is going on around them. They have to feel safe. That I know is a very difficult habit to break, more so with some breed's than others, Leghorns being the worst. As already mentioned combine this with feeding habits a literally chase them in at dusk. My old dog used to do this by himself every evening. Good luck.
2006-12-14 06:31:10 · answer #2 · answered by parkmistyred 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to keep rounding them up and putting them in it as it gets dark each night. Some of them will get the idea some of the time, most won't. It should have a perch for them to roost on built into it - if not you ought to make one.
2006-12-10 08:21:23 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to save yourself some work, just make sure they are hungry in the evening, and then feed them in the coop each evening, and then close them in. They will get used to the schedule in just a few days, and be waiting for you to show up with the food, and will follow you right inside. Be sure there is enough perching room for each hen. They usually like to cuddle up right next to each other, but to be on the safe side, 18" apiece should do the trick.
2006-12-11 16:44:46 · answer #4 · answered by naturelady 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lock them in it for 2 days. Ensure they are regularly fed in there.
Make sure they have clean bedding and are not disturbed during the night ( no draughts, rats, lights )
To catch them you need to get them just before dusk, they may be coaxed into the shed at that time. If not, they may be sleepy enough to catch them
me: got 50 free range chickens that come home each night to thier shed.
2006-12-10 21:38:27 · answer #5 · answered by Michael H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when i was little my grandpa and then my dad just locked them in for a few days, as soon as thay get used to it thay never roosted anywhere else.
2006-12-10 08:23:37 · answer #6 · answered by silverthorn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Handcuff the rooster to the coop post. The hens will come.
2006-12-10 08:50:09 · answer #7 · answered by johnnydean86 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wide screen TV w/cable.
2006-12-10 08:12:04 · answer #8 · answered by Albert H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make nests in there and put the birds on them and get them comfy in there. they will eventualy realize it is nice and safe
2006-12-10 08:17:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't think it will happen now that they feel safer in the tree, as it's higher
2006-12-10 08:50:14 · answer #10 · answered by chaz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋