Chickens not returning to coop at night

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eeper9

eeper9

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May 26, 2013
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Hello! I have 4 pullets- approx 14 weeks old. They have been outside since about 8 weeks and returned to their coop at dusk every night. For the past week or two, they are planting themselves on our wrought iron patio table every night! I have to carry them 2 at a time to the coop. Any suggestions? Thanks!
 
Yup, leaving them in the coop for while often helps. Also, make sure the coop is clean. No mites or other bugs that come out at night. Not too long ago I had that problem where they wanted to stay under the barn instead of 15 feet away in the coop. Turns out I had mites that bothered them at night and they didn't want to roost in the coop. Did a real good cleaning and now things are back to normal.
 

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