How to fix this problem?

[oneofseven]

Try placing a box on top of the nest box for a few nights. They will see that they cannot fly/jump there and find other accomodations. I had a similar problem with them roosting on a utility shelf in the coop. I just put a box in the way and problem was solved.

 

[citychickx6]

Good ideas. I will try them before I drop the nest box. I really don't want to go cutting into the coop to drop it.

To hot to lock them in it has been 100 degrees here.

 

[Ole rooster]

Worth nothing but I like the hinge idea on the door. If they can't get to it, they can't roost on it.

 

[citychickx6]

Well I watched last night from the kitchen window to see just how these little ungrateful smarties are getting on top of the nest box.
3 of them are going halfway up the ramp and flying over to it. 1 is doing a wild super mario 64 wall kick off the run door.
The big door shown open in the pic is normally closed. I use it to fill the food and water and for clean out.
So last night after seeing just how they are getting up there I opened the nest box figuring no way to roost if it is open they have to go inside......Wrong.... They landed on the edge and went to the roof.

Now I will be adding a bit of wire to block that little trick.

I have windows on the south, east and west end with a pop door on the north so I don't think it can be a heat issue. The coop is in full shade after 5 pm and has lots of air movement.

Perhaps I need to put Pam on it lol.

Maybe this pic shows the roost placement better.

The roost is level with the bottom of the window. I did not know they would go to wherever was higher even if it was outside. (If that is what the issue really is)

 

[hcppam]

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Sorry but we have all had to do it, you have to pluck them and put them in until they get it and if your roost is to close to the ceiling than if you lower it it might help. good luck.

 

[citychickx6]

Yup it is like picking little fuzzy pumpkins off the nest box.

Silly birdies don't they know coops are for clucks?