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Hiya, and welcome to BYC! :frow

I wonder if it's something with the roosts being too low or too high?

By more light, perhaps at dusk when they should be heading in there, they can't see their way around in there, so another window might help. I wouldn't leave a light on at night as they need dark to sleep best.
 
DobieLover said:
Windows. That can also be opened and are backed with 1/2" hardware cloth for predator protection.
Chickens don't like to go in a dark box.
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That makes sense, thank you! I guess i didn’t realize they’d grow up and change their minds after 3 months of sleeping in there just fine. I’m sure we can make them some windows!
 
I agree with @DobieLover
Also you are in serious need of a security upgrade. The chicken wire isn't going to keep anything out.
You need to replace it with hardware cloth. A raccoon could decimate your flock within a few minutes.
Its possible that rats or mice are getting in at night. That would be enough to keep the hens from sleeping inside. They may not feel safe there.
 
janiedoe said:
I agree with @DobieLover
Also you are in serious need of a security upgrade. The chicken wire isn't going to keep anything out.
You need to replace it with hardware cloth. A raccoon could decimate your flock within a few minutes.
Its possible that rats or mice are getting in at night. That would be enough to keep the hens from sleeping inside. They may not feel safe there.
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Thanks for the feedback! I know we need to upgrade to hardware cloth, thats my next project and i figured I’d ask before starting so i could do everything at the same time.
 

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