Hens not sleeping in coop/house at night

[chickens really]

The light should only light up the inside of the coop and a bit dimmer..

 

[Tiwanda]

That's pretty brightly lit...You figured out your problem..

Thanks! LOL! Thought I was doing the right thing...Turns out, I may have been burning their retinas! HA! I Better change that bulb !

 

[chickens really]

Thanks! LOL! Thought I was doing the right thing...Turns out, I may have been burning their retinas! HA! I Better change that bulb !

 

[21hens-incharge]

If that bulb puts off any heat that would also be an issue.

Whatever you use for light in there make sure it is very well secured.

 

[aart]

The tiny coop itself is too small for 5 birds.
Looks like the light is in the run, not the coop.
Looks like run has chicken wire, not predator proof.

Adding a lot of light all of a sudden can cause problems.
Here's a pretty good article on supplemental lighting.