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Old 21-08-2009, 02:22 PM
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Re: Stopped my chickens using the nest box for sleep

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Originally Posted by Cascara View Post
You do realise that ex battery hens would have never perched in their lives before so be gentle with them, so nothing whatsoever to do with laziness. They would be used to living, laying and staying in one spot. Glad you persevered.

I forgot to mention that i got them from someone that rescues them. He has them a few weeks until their combs are nice and red and upright then he sells them on. They probably only perched for a short while before i got them so i see your point.

They both roost on the higher perch together so i think they are happy now. Well, they always seem to be laughing when i go up the garden
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