chaos going into coop at twlight??

[Mamadar]

This is my 6 lil chicks ( they are about 7- 8 old ) 4th day out in the coop/run. At twlight they get loud. Go up and down the ramp to the coop.
Then get in the doorway and stop and look back out. Causing a traffic jam.
There is alot of squawking flapping. Then they all get in and there is still fussing for awhile......is this normal?? I am a newbie....can you tell : )

 

[drumstick diva]

Sounds like they are afraid to enter the dark coop. If you had a timer, you could set it to go on around dusk, and then turn itself off after maybe 20 minutes. They would enter and settle down before the light goes out.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. You have some great advice from D/Diva. Even hanging a flashlight in the coop should work.

Best wishes
CT

 

[Mamadar]

After posting this I read some threads about being afraid of the dark coop. I aimed a flood light on the coop where there is a window. This helped to have them settle in. Thanks everyone. I want to keep them happy! I love being able to learn from everyone here.

 

[Pork Pie]

After posting this I read some threads about being afraid of the dark coop. I aimed a flood light on the coop where there is a window. This helped to have them settle in. Thanks everyone. I want to keep them happy! I love being able to learn from everyone here.

Is what makes BYC so great!

 

[N F C]

Glad you found a solution to your problem.

It's nice to have you here!

 

[redsoxs]

Hello from Kansas and ! Pleased you joined our community! Glad your chicks saw the light, so to speak. . Best wishes and thanks for joining BYC!

 

[Mamadar]

Hoping it goes better tonight. I put battery operated led light in the coop.

 

[Mamadar]

Lol thank you!!

 

[msswede1]

I have spring chickens that have made it a habit to roost in the rafters at night instead of going into the coop with the older hens. How do I get them to go into the coop at night instead?