I wait 3 weeks to get my pullets to lay where I want them to lay, teach them their feed, oyster shell, and water is in their coop. If they are not laying yet I would not let them out until they have laid for at least 2 weeks in their nest boxes. Saves problems father on down the road when they know where to lay and bond with their coop.
Cathryn rainbowsilkiesTM in Michigan
On Monday, March 10, 2014 2:45 PM, "msmorganne@yahoo.com" <msmorganne@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hi,
I pick up our pullets (7) this week. The coop and run is ready. I will eventually like to have them free-range on a part-time basis (when I am home). My question is... how long is it recommended to leave them in the coop/run so they learn that is "home" so that they will come back to the coop at dusk. We have an acre so I don't think I can herd them back.
Thanks,
Morganne
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