We put that in there when we left them in the coop for 4 days straight, and just left it there :idunno. We also threw some LED lights in there on a timer, so they can see in there during their daytime.
Great questions! We’re in Northeast Colorado on the foothills of the Rockies. We covered their run in plastic over the winter for snowier dayside they can still enjoy getting out of their coop and stretching their legs. They like to park it overnight under their food dispenser until I force them...
Hey all, we’re having a little issue with our 11 week old flock not going into their coop at night. We are brand new to the chicken thing, so what are your Dos and don’ts to ensure your flock goes in on their own? We’ve tried keeping them in their coop with a coop heater (temp of coop staying...