If I build a new coop will they move in?

[25bengood2me]

I nave an old coop that is 4'x8'x3'high, it has served my hen & roo for 6 months.
Since December, they abondoned this coop. Choosing the driver's cab of our box truck for their nightly nesting and roosting. We are thinking of building an addition to the old coop. A cabin up on stilts, aprox 4' off the ground. I'm puzzled, will my chickens adapt to this new box/coop? or are they too set on their free life? My hubby says we should give up on this pair, and just start fresh with peeps this spring. (He has no patience!)

I trust my pair of lover birds will produce some chicks this spring,

and bring them home to my new roost.

 

[RAWR]

its worth a try

 

[FortWorthChicks]

I say lock em in a couple days when its finished. They will adapt to their new home. It's safty first with edible pets.

 

[25bengood2me]

Wouldn't you know! I just went out to check on those two chickens, and they were in the old coop!

We've got a winter storm blowing, guess they decided to go to the food inside rather wait for me to toss something outside. Whoever thought chickens were stoopid?