chicken roosting

[bobby2170]

hi guys. I have 9 pullets of different breeds that are about 10 weeks old but they still don't sleep on their roosts. they've been in the coop since 5 weeks and they play on them during the day but every night when I lock them up they are huddled up in the corner. is there a way I can encourage them to roost? is this normal?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Young ones sleeping on the floor in a pile is normal and helps keep them warm and secure feeling. Roosting requires the ability to grip a roost all night and it can take some time for them to be comfortable doing so. I have found giving them a short roost in the brooder can get them used to it at a younger age. Eventually your young ones will start roosting.