From Brooder to Coop to Run...

[the1moe]

In a few weeks I will be taking my chicks(50) from the indoor brooder out to the run and coop.... I really don't want to have to chase the chicks to get them back in to the coop each night.... Should I leave them in the coop for a few days before letting them out into the run area for the first time? I will be putting in roosting poles inside of the coop along with dusting box and feed. All water will remain outside the coop...thanks for your inputs...

 

[crazyhen]

Yes. They will get to know where home is after staying in the coop awhile. But they may still need urging for a bit to get the gist of it. You may need to feed them in there a bit each evening to encourage them to come in. Good luck jean

 

[the1moe]

Thanks Jean.... will keep you posted...///Moe

 

[cmom]

I give mine some treats in the coop in the eves. They all go in and wait for their treats.