You may have to modify with new screws etc. raise at least half way up? Put a board over those nest boxes with a roost bar a few inches above that also.
It looks to be a bit low, I know my girls like to be up high when they sleep. Have you tried putting them in there? You may want to show them where they should sleep at night. I had to show mine one night and then they got it on their own. And raise the roosts.
I had to soak mine (chick) 3-4 times a day for about 10 minutes each for awhile. Also massage the abdomen. I could get her poo a tiny bit each time until it finally all came out. Took about a week. Good luck.
Is it ok to give plain organic potting soil to “play” in? Their run is all mulch with a tiny box of sand that they can barely fit into now. But they are let into the yard for most of the day where they like to dig holes and play in the dirt. They will be locked into their run for a few days at a...
They look so happy! Great photos too. I can never get good photos! I have names for all my gals but I cannot tell them apart yet! I love their personalities as they get older (ours are the same
age) ❤️🐓
How old are they? Mine did the same thing when they were very young, anything new was a potential chicken murderer. Now they dive into anything. Just be patient and keep trying new things.