Is there a certain way chickens like to roost that doesn’t match my coop?

[Cryss]

My 6 girls are 9 weeks old and they still continue to sleep in the corner in a ball. I’ve been told to go in at night, and manually put them on the roost bar. I would, but, when i open the coop from the back (entire back door opens), I cant reach them! In order to get to them, I have to open the back door, and then unlatch the litter door and climb inside. By then, they would be wide awake and refuse me picking them up! (I didnt hold them enough as teenie tiny babes). Lesson learned there, but if your reading this, what do you recommend? Will they eventually roost?

Yeah, they always pile up in the corner you can’t reach. That’s another reason I made sure my newest coop is one I can walk into. . I do believe yours will eventually roost. They are still a bit young. They will want to be up higher.

 

[My Very First 6 Chickens]

Yeah, they always pile up in the corner you can’t reach. That’s another reason I made sure my newest coop is one I can walk into. . I do believe yours will eventually roost. They are still a bit young. They will want to be up higher.

Thank you for your feedback Cryss, It means a lot!

 

[Cryss]

You’re very welcome. Enjoy your chickens!

 

[NatJ]

Will they eventually roost?

Yes, they probably will, when they decide they are ready.