Venturing outside for the first time

[Shepshill]

I know some of you raise chicks with access to the outside from very early on, but for those of you whose chicks are reared indoors, how do you introduce them to the outside world? I seem to remember reading that they should be confined to their coop for a few days so that they learn to come in at dusk each night. My girls seem to want to stay inside the coop, even when their coop door is open. Suggestions?

 

[featherhead007]

Just be patient, your feathered beauty will eventually l come out. Watch her close thoug. OH, and make an easier ramp for her to use.

 

[chickens really]

That's normal. They need to get brave enough to come out on their own..

 

[Shepshill]

So I may have provided a little gentle encouragement.

 

[Criticalicious]

I'm having this same problem. Day 3 in the coop. I've left the door wide open all day, but they are not leaving the coop. Managed to coax them out with treats and then they enjoyed the grass but won't go in and out by themselves.

I think they're afraid of the ramp.

 

[Criticalicious]

So I may have provided a little gentle encouragement.

Your birds are gorgeous. What are they?

 

[Shepshill]

Your birds are gorgeous. What are they?

Thank you! They are Cream Legbars.

 

[Shepshill]

I'm having this same problem. Day 3 in the coop. I've left the door wide open all day, but they are not leaving the coop. Managed to coax them out with treats and then they enjoyed the grass but won't go in and out by themselves.

I think they're afraid of the ramp.

Mine went in on their own after an hour or two. Today they’ve not ventured out, despite the fact that they appeared to enjoy scratching and digging and exploring very close to the coop yesterday. It is kind of blustery today, though.