Even though we've had the nesting boxes for quite some time now, they haven't been going in there. After a bit of online research I discovered that they can't really jump that high and needed a little ramp to help them along. So, I built a little ramp and a 'deck'.
They've since been enjoying their nesting boxes.
Last night I found 4 snuggled up together in one of the upper ones. Not sure how they got up that high, there was a lot of squawking...but they managed!
And two others found a comfy place near the new ramp!
And "Buttercup" has my vote that she'll be the first to lay an egg. Shes the most dedicated to laying and nesting.
I heard from a friend that putting golf balls in there lets them practice and suggests to them that they should sit and lay too! So far it's been unsuccessful... we're still waiting anxiously for the first egg! They seem to be going through the molting process as feathers are everywhere! I'm hoping that the molting doesn't delay the laying process.... we shall see! They're fun to watch and play with anyway! They're such sweet gals!
In Loving memory of "Sprinkles" who met an untimely dog induced death on July 9th 2010.
