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One of my girls has this as well! I have been wondering the same thing! She doesn't seem to be bothered by it at all. I have 4 Buff Orpingtons bought as day old chicks from a hatchery. They are about 17wo right now.

There seems to be plenty of space. There's approximately 14" of open space left on the 2x4 with the other 3 girls on there. The others are all cuddled next to each other, and this particular bird seems to always be a little bit separate from the group. Together, but separate... if that makes sense.

I thought I would update, since you were kind enough to give some great advice. I purchased a small motion sensing light and installed it today. It's inside the coop and positioned so it will turn on when the chickens come near the pop door. It worked like a charm! When I went to shut them in...

We actually do have one of those push lights in there now, but it only stays on for a few minutes and then shuts off. I'm not sure if maybe there's another brand that will stay on longer? Also, the pics don't show it well, but the top of the coop actually does have a bit Of space open to the...

Thank you for your suggestions! These are the best pics I currently have that kind of show the layout of the coop. The last 2 pics were taken during build, but nothing has changed other than roosts being added. The coop/run is built onto the bottom of our deck, and we're in the dead of winter...

I have 12 week old Buff Orpington pullets. Ever since I introduced my 4 girls to their outdoor coop/run 3 weeks ago, at night they all huddle together and cram themselves in their small doorway to the coop. Half their bodies inside, half outside. I've even found one on top of the others trying...