jwed 16 Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Hi guys, My two new hens are hiding in the coop (within a run). They venture out to eat and straight back in. Have had them almost one week and they are point of lay. I was thinking of locking them out of the coop for a couple of hours to get them used to outside. Is this ok or not advisable? Our sheepdog often lurks outside which probably doesn't help. thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neil cooney 10,415 Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Locking them out will only stress them more. Sounds like they're making strange with the dog. If the dog is not worrying them through the wire then they should get used to the dog. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,036 Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Mate. Do not worry yourself. Wait till you get bigger numbers. Just do the right thing with fresh water and feed and throw in some green material, dandelions, chickweed, cabbage or indeed any good greens. Them ladies will be out in a jiffy. ATB? Jok. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,964 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Them shed reared pol hens need a while to learn how to be hens scratting around etc i wouldn't worry about them being shy just let them settle in and don't let the dog harass them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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