Girls not returning to Coop at night.

[Chicken_Hubster]

So they have been in the coop for about 1 1/2 weeks now and they haven't gone back into their coop yet. Its not a huge deal i just worry right now cuz its cold at night. I've been manually putting them up top with the heat lamp but i'm hoping they get the idea soon. I was wondering how long it took your chickens to want to sleep in their coop at night? Here is a pic of mine to give you an idea.

 

[SpringChickens]

You can always lock them in 24/7 for a week or so... that tends to work well.

 

[sheaviance1]

It only took my 6 wk olds a couple of days, but my 3 week olds come running to the gate cheeping loudly for me to come and put them up for about a week. Now, they go in on their own every night, once i showed them what the ramp was for. I had to put them on the ramp and nudge them all the way up.