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Minor update: I took the advice here and brought a light out to the coop at dusk, and the new hen managed to fly up to the perch by herself once she was in the coop. So, a small bit of progress. Thanks again.
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Did she go into the coop using the ramp herself...or did you help?Minor update: I took the advice here and brought a light out to the coop at dusk, and the new hen managed to fly up to the perch by herself once she was in the coop. So, a small bit of progress. Thanks again.
Did she go into the coop using the ramp herself...or did you help?
Keep using that light every evening, she'll catch on.
Is this the roost?
Is this the roost?
2x4?
How high up?
Brahmas are big and kind of clumsy birds.
...and if she misses, she might fall down that hole!!..haha!!there is a nesting box near the floor opening. The new hen used the edge of that as a jumping-off point to get up to the roost,
Yes, I see your point. Thanks again for the help -- will have to continue to puzzle this out.Not sure 'training' will overcome inadequate spacing issues.
Best bet really would be to add a pop door to side of coop, fill in the existing hole/hatch in bottom of coop, and lower existing roost a bit(~6" or so).Yes, I see your point. Thanks again for the help -- will have to continue to puzzle this out.