hi, i have 6 chicken which a laying great and up till the time change on the weekend would go into their coop on their own at about 730pm when it got dark. since the time change on Saturday when we go out at dark which is 6:00 all 6 are perched on the fence not in the coop???? the coop it clean and warm, i am new to this and just dont know . iam hoping someone can give me some insight.. thanks
Something may be bothering them. They may have been frightened by a predator. It may be a bit small, not have enough ventilation, be dusty, have rats or snakes getting in, have lice/mites -- any number of things. If you are sure there is no problem, just bribe them in til they get the idea.
