How to make chickens to go into coop at night?

You might put a night light in there one of those battery operated things so they can see to get settled in. You wont need it for long... Then feed them a treat at bedtime and lock them in.

deb

 

Did you leave them locked IN the coop for a few days before opening it up into the run? The birds need time to adjust to knowing where "home" is and where they're supposed to sleep. Trust me, works like a charm. Same principal applies when moving free-ranging birds into different coops.

 

When I first got my pullets, I lured them into the coop at dusk using scratch and snacks. Did that for a few nights and they quickly got the idea.

 

So glad this question came up, I too have a new coop built and the pen is almost finished too. My 8 chickens are staying in my dog kennel at this time. Its worked great for the summer but will not do for the winter.
I too was wondering how to get them to adjust to the new housing. I thought about putting the food and water inside before dark and when they want to get inside for the night, they would go in ok. I might try the light idea for the first night or two, maybe a night light.

Good luck with yours Quyen Le

 

For 2 nights after building my new coop I had to round each of them up and put them in. The 3rd night they all went in. It's as amazing to me as how each milk cow only has to be shown once to know what milking stanchion to go to every night.

 

I kept mine in the coop for several days, never had a problem

 

I've found it takes 5 or 6 days for a chicken to embrace a coop as their own. Once they "own" it, it is home. Keep them locked in the coop until that happens is what normally works.