Not using coop at night

[3KillerBs]

there are 2 doors one on each side and 2 windows so i think they have plenty ventilation. the coop is 6x8.

Hmm. That does look like good ventilation and the size is generous for 8 birds. Also, I see 2 perches so there *should* be space for two groups.

I had some birds go through a sort of "teenage rebellion" stage where they tried to roost in the run instead of going into their coops at night. I kept herding them in and closing the pop door until they finally got the idea.

 

[Tonyroo]

Since your coop looks low in height wise, consider moving your roost bar just above the height of your tallest chicken. That will give them more space.

 

[Kims-Little-Zoo]

I put roosts outside specifically for those who choose to sleep outside instead of inside the coop.

I had this crazy Silkie rooster, I named Sniffles, he always slept in the run. He even slept out there in -12°F winters.

I wouldn't worry unless any are acting sick, or bullied.

Not acting bullied and they all seem fine. they put up a fight if i try to move them in all except my little silkie she will go wherever i put her but prefers to be with her friend/protector one of my sapphire gems. She was really my concern because of her size and the cold.

 

[Kims-Little-Zoo]

Hmm. That does look like good ventilation and the size is generous for 8 birds. Also, I see 2 perches so there *should* be space for two groups.

I had some birds go through a sort of "teenage rebellion" stage where they tried to roost in the run instead of going into their coops at night. I kept herding them in and closing the pop door until they finally got the idea.

This is only used for 3 birds and the other 4 are in a different coop and run.

 

[3KillerBs]

This is only used for 3 birds and the other 4 are in a different coop and run.

PLENTY of space then.

Call it teenage rebellion and herd them inside until they get the idea.

 

[Kims-Little-Zoo]

Since your coop looks low in height wise, consider moving your roost bar just above the height of

PLENTY of space then.

Call it teenage rebellion and herd them inside until they get the idea.

That’s kinda what i thought. I’m in the process of building a better coop and my 3 Rhode Island’s( the bullies) are going to a new home as they don’t get along with anyone else but not for another month so I don’t want to do to much to the old coop if i don’t have to.

 

[Kims-Little-Zoo]

Since your coop looks low in height wise, consider moving your roost bar just above the height of your tallest chicken. That will give them more space.

I will try that and see but otherwise i guess i will just leave them since they seem to prefer to sleep in the run.