Hens on floor while cock is on perch

[Samdarling196]

Good evening, I am new to keeping chickens and so far am loving it!

I acquired a light Sussex cockerel a couple of weeks ago, he was hatched off in august and is a big gentle boy!
Today I got 4 black rock hens for him they are 20 weeks old and are just coming into lay..
It is their first night together and I watched them all for a couple of hours before leaving them alone for the night..
No problems, they were all showing interest but no attacking!
When it went to them settling in for the night it all looked fine but I went out just now and the hens are sat on the floor. Is this a problem? I have heard young hens may prefer to sit on the floor but I wonder if my cockerel is not letting them on his perch...
Keep an eye or do something?

Any replys would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Sam

 

[sumi]

It may be your new hens are still a bit unsure of the new house and the cockerel, but they should be perching. It's instinctive for chickens to perch somewhere at night. Keep an eye on them for a bit and see if they get the idea.

 

[Samdarling196]

Wonderful thank you for the advice, if they do not get the idea should I put them onto the perch myself? I've been watching them this morning and what I have observed the behaviour is all normal...
We shall see tonight! Lol

 

[sumi]

You could put them on the perch and show them, if they don't get the idea. That may help too