Are all chickens wild and unruly or am I terrible at this? Won’t use coop! Jumping fence! Etc.

[amberchickens]

A teenage cockerel isn't the same as a mature flockmaster.

If you want a male get some chicks next spring and let the adult hens teach the boys proper chicken manners. I raised several and chose the gentleman in my avatar as best in all categories.

Thank you for the tips! I really did want a rooster. This one just had a bit too much attitude.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Can you confine them to a coop and covered run combination?

A run attached to the coop that they cannot simply hop the fence to be out comes in very handy. When (not IF but WHEN) a predator comes around it's very helpful and often necessary to confine them until it moves along to easier prey.

How big is the coop?
What is the sectioned off part of the yard like...is it a run or a temporary fence to keep them out of flowers and garden?

 

[Percheron chick]

Pictures of coop and location? It's usually more a function of space and temperatures inside the coop.