i have just started my first small flock of 12.they are about 4 weeks old.amazing how they come running back to the coop already.all i do is step inside the coop and do a few small claps with my hands and they all commin running right back into the coop.amazing how fast they learn what that clap is.when they all show up i give them a hand full of raw oats.my wife can't believe they come to me like that already.