My roo won’t go in his house

[Lidy]

I have three roosters; Sammy (leghorn), Patty (welsummer ), Frizzle (frizzle/silkie). They all grew up together and all live together in one house. They are about 6 mos old. They get along very well for the most part. I hear them get on each other like hens do. Nothing alarming.

For the last 2-3 days Sammy is not sleeping in his house. The weather is starting to turn and soon the cold will be getting colder and a freeze is about to come. I need him to start sleeping in his house with the others. Does anyone have any clue as to why he may not be wanting to sleep in his house with the others? Should I make him a separate home? He was the dominate one, but I believe Patty is wanting the position. I fear he will be eaten by a bear or other, if not- the weather.

Any suggestions or ideas as to why he’s choosing to sleep outside? He and Patty grew up as babies together. They have always been good.

 

[Fluffy_Moth_With_Silkies]

I have three roosters; Sammy (leghorn), Patty (welsummer ), Frizzle (frizzle/silkie). They all grew up together and all live together in one house. They are about 6 mos old. They get along very well for the most part. I hear them get on each other like hens do. Nothing alarming.

For the last 2-3 days Sammy is not sleeping in his house. The weather is starting to turn and soon the cold will be getting colder and a freeze is about to come. I need him to start sleeping in his house with the others. Does anyone have any clue as to why he may not be wanting to sleep in his house with the others? Should I make him a separate home? He was the dominate one, but I believe Patty is wanting the position. I fear he will be eaten by a bear or other, if not- the weather.

Any suggestions or ideas as to why he’s choosing to sleep outside? He and Patty grew up as babies together. They have always been good.

He might be hiding from them. Maybe they kicked him out because they didn't like him. I hope that he isn't kicked out, because you would have to make him another house. Maybe make one with a run and keep him in there.

 

[chrissynemetz]

I have three roosters; Sammy (leghorn), Patty (welsummer ), Frizzle (frizzle/silkie). They all grew up together and all live together in one house. They are about 6 mos old. They get along very well for the most part. I hear them get on each other like hens do. Nothing alarming.

For the last 2-3 days Sammy is not sleeping in his house. The weather is starting to turn and soon the cold will be getting colder and a freeze is about to come. I need him to start sleeping in his house with the others. Does anyone have any clue as to why he may not be wanting to sleep in his house with the others? Should I make him a separate home? He was the dominate one, but I believe Patty is wanting the position. I fear he will be eaten by a bear or other, if not- the weather.

Any suggestions or ideas as to why he’s choosing to sleep outside? He and Patty grew up as babies together. They have always been good.

How big is their coop? Can you post pictures of it?

 

[Kiki]

Can you post a few pictures of your coop inside and out?

 

[Lidy]

How big is their coop? Can you post pictures of it?

The house is about 4’hx 8’w x 4’d. It’s wooden with shingles. Bars inside for them to roost.

 

[Lidy]

Can you post a few pictures of your coop inside and out?

I don’t have photos at this time but can take a few tomorrow and post them.

 

[Kiki]

I don’t have photos at this time but can take a few tomorrow and post them.

 

[Lidy]

So I have photos. Didn’t get any of the inside.

 

[Kiki]

It's too closed up...the probably can't breathe in it.
You need to cut some holes in it for ventilation.

Hold...I'll be right back with a link.

 

[Kiki]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/repecka-illustrates-coop-ventilation.77659/