Free range to coop run

[rlmiddlebrooks]

I got 4 new pullets last week and they were free range birds however because of my situation with predators I will not free range. My question is am I going to have problems getting these pullets to use the coop? Where they were before they didn't have a coop at all they just free ranged the farm. I have had to put them in the coop on the roosts every night since I brought them home. They do go in and out of the coop in the day time but don't stay long and are right back to the run.

How long will I have to continue to place them in the coop before they realize this is where they need to be?

 

[aart]

IF you have an adequate sized coop, enough roost length that is easily accessed and good ventilation in there.

Lock them in the coop for a few days 24/7.....that will 'home' them to the coop.
..or you can just keep putting them in at night and after aweek or so they should get with the program.