That's exactly how my first week went too. It sure helped training them to want to be in coop. Plus they were so afraid to go into the dark. I hated chasing them in the first time or two.Mine ended up being in their coop for a week more due to us having to wait in between rain to finish their run but it was also helpful because they know that’s where they go at bedtime. Also I keep food in water inside the coop always. They don’t touch it at night but it’s still there