Hello all,
Got my first 4 hens 2 days ago. Currently they are settling into a big ark with run and I plan eventually to let them part free range. They came from a big (circa 50 hens) 'cage' all in the same one but inside a barn. I am guessing they have a lot of learning to do but am a bit concerned (after 2 nights/ 3 days!) for my Blue Haze. The Blacktail, Black Rock and Light Sussex seem to have sorted life out and take themselves up the stairs to bed at dusk. However the Blue Haze I've had to put up each night with the others so far. She's flighty and flappy but keeps looking up as if wanting to join the others. She's easy to catch and snuggles into me once she's finished flapping and at the moment I'm literally bum shoving her up the ramp!
Am I doing anything wrong or is she just slow or worse, has she been shoved out by the others? Worried to let them free range now!
Help/advice much appreciated
Mx