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    Should I keep them in coop when it's below 32

    I'm home during the day and usually don't let them out until 9am. When I open the door they can't wait to get out, start jumping out (3 1/2 ft off ground). I have 2 orps, 2 brahma, 1 cochin. I go out several times during the day to check on them and their water, the coop has a 60 watt bulb...
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    Should I keep them in coop when it's below 32

    They're 10 weeks old and a couple have yet to climb the walkway to the coop, I still am having to put them in at night even with a light on in the coop, I just worry they'll freeze before figuring it out.
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    Should I keep them in coop when it's below 32

    I'm new at this and am not sure how cold is too cold. Will they automatically return to the coop if they get too cold?
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    new member from ky cw

    Hello CW-I'm in South Central KY, and have recently joined BYC. I've already had soooo many questions answered by these friendly folks. Welcome
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    My chickens won't go into the coop at dusk on their own

    No, they aren't roosting outside they are usually out in the pen from 9am-5:30pm. They haven't free ranged yet,I'm still trying to get this part done before I begin a new adventure. I do give them treats in the morning when I first go to let them out, then once in the middle of the day and again...
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    My chickens won't go into the coop at dusk on their own

    Is it too late to have them stay in the coop for a few days? I have been keeping the light on for them all night as it's been getting pretty cold (25-30). I'm new at this so any help/advice I can use.
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    My chickens won't go into the coop at dusk on their own

    Every evening I have to bribe them to get them to go in. I have 5 and 3 of them will go up the walkway and after I get them in I have to catch the other 2. I've had them since they were 3 days old, no mama to show them, they are now 10weeks and have been out in the coop/run for 2 weeks. Any ideas?
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    Kentucky people

    Hello everyone we live in South Central Ky and have 4 ladies (2 buff orp's,1 slash cochin,1 brahma) and 1 brahma boy. They are 9 weeks old and have been out in the coop and run for about 2 weeks. I am still having to gather them right before dark and lift them into the coop. A couple of them...
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    new member from KY

    Hello- I have 5 babies about 8 weeks old and have had them since they were 3 days old. I put them outside in their coop about a week ago ( coop is elevated inside the run). I am still having to go out each evening to put them inside the coop, will they eventually start doing this on their own...
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