Get chicks in coop at night

[Waldorbigbill]

We stuck our babys chicks out two nights ago. The problem i'm having is getting them to go in the coop at night I tried food and treats them just dont want to go in I have to hand catch all 13 and place them inside. any tips for this greenhorn?

 

[Dutchgirl]

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You're probably free-ranging them, like we do, but you may need to lock them in the coop for a few weeks. Otherwise just sticking 'em in there should do the trick.

It's a lot easier if you have a mother hen, b/c they usually WANT to roost, and thus the babies follow them...
Good luck!

 

[fshinggrl]

You did not say, so I am going to suggest a light in the coop to entice them to go in. When I pit our first batch of chicks out, I kept them in the coop for two days to make sure they knew it was home. Good luck!

 

[Waldorbigbill]

They are in a cage attached to the coop. I will try the light idea

 

[Gardeninggranny]

The light is the best idea. Also the coop area needs to be comfortable- does it have roosts? Is there enough room for everyone? Not too hot and stuffy?

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Turn a flashlight on in the coop. Or one of those led lanterns?