Chicks won't leave the coop

[Jazzimom]

I have had my chickens for 2 weeks. We open the coop door every morning and they go out.I can see the run from my kitchen window. I spend a lot of time in my kitchen and I realized the chicks spend more time in the coop than outside. the run is plenty big for 8 chickens,however not a lot of grass and bugs.Should I shut the coop door so they are outside during the day? Should I just stop being a "mother hen" and let them be?

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Just let them be is my vote! If there is something out there that is intimidating they will be nervous but will eventually get more comfortable. They need a safe place for their emotional well-being. If their run isn't covered they may see a hawk in a tree watching them.

 

[nannie]

my girls spend a lot of time inside their coop also.but I noticed that when I go out to run.they come out I always go out several times during the day just to check on them.i have had my girls since 1st week-end in march.they will go in and out all day long.Its all good.