New to the coop

[dappelrun]

My month and a half old chicks have been in their coop for about a week now but the don’t go up the ramp to the nesting/roosting area. They stay on the ground. Should I just put them up there and then take them out in the morning? If I do that I would have to block off true opening to the ramp. It’s getting cool at night and I think they would be warmer up top. Thanks

 

[Kiki]

The top little room is what is called a coop. Where they sleep and lay eggs.
The downstairs area is called their 'run.'

Yes...I would physically put them to bed in their coop at night until they figure it out.

 

[aart]

Welcome to BYC!

It can take them awhile to learn to go into coop.
Usually you leave them locked in the coop only for a week or so, then let them out in the run.
Sprinkle some scratch grains on the ramp.
Might also shorten the ramp and put a concrete block under the low end so it's not so steep.
More cleats would help too.