Last night the girls went in the chicken shed and all spent time looking up as if wondering where the high perches had gone. There was much squabbling with Toffee and Speckles being forced out a few times before they finally all settled in position.
The first girls are in
All in except Butterscotch and lots of looking up
They are all in with Peaches and Barley on the top rung of the ladder
I was glad that they still went in even with the lower perches and I think it’s better to put up with the squabbles if it makes it safer for them.
This morning I went out just as the automatic door had opened. I opened the door just a crack so that I could see in as there is no room inside for me now that the perches are lower.
One by one they took up the position in front of the door and jumped down. Butterscotch was still last and was still quite hesitant. Seeing this made me wonder how on earth she had been managing the jump before. This has got to be easier for her. I only got one, not very good, photo as I had to hold the camera through the crack of the door. Barley was just about to jump then it was a minute later before Butterscotch jumped.
Getting ready to jump down
I will keep the shavings deep where the girls land. I am so glad that we have done this as it must be a lot easier for the girls.
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