Interesting way to control chickens!!

[Red Barn Farms]

I went out two nights ago to their coop. It was totally dark and shined my flashlight inside. They were all huddled together next to the door. I moved the light to their food and right away they followed it and started eating. Then I moved the light to their water and guess what? They then went to the waterer and started drinking. So, finally I shined the light on their roosts and yes, they jumped up upon the roosts! LOL I just found this odd but very interesting. Has anyone else tried this? I hope this doesn't mess up their normal habits! It seems though it would work for people who have trouble getting them to go back into their coops at night!

 

[scratch'n'peck]

That's so funny. I know that chickens have terrible night vision. That's why chicks, when they are first introduced to the coop will just huddle together in the dark because they don't anticipate the sun setting. Eventually they figure out they need to roost when they notice the sun starting to set.