Hi from Arizona, and help!

[BantamFan4Life]

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[City farm]

Hi! I am the happy new chicken momma to 4 birds: a RIR/production red (unsure which), barred rock, americauna, and Orpington! All about a year except the Orpington who is 8 months. I am so excited, but have so much to learn.

Last night was the first night the birds were here. We have an open coop/run and a roost for them. I placed all on their roost and they went to bed. Until 1:30am, when the Orpington was clucking very very loudly! I went outside to find her pacing the run. I picked her up and put her back on the roost. She settled in and no other noise the rest of the night.

Any thoughts? The roost is about 3 ft off the ground, but should we set it lower? I also haven't closed any part of the run off as a coop, but should I?