she went in by herself but left one chick outside, i didnt realize when i went to close up the coop, so one chick died, then last night she left all the chicks outside I managed to catch them all and gave them back to her,she cuddled them back under her, there is no reason the chicks shouldnt be able to get in as the coop is low on the floor, ive kept them all in today and will do for a few days with food and water, the trouble is it means locking the other pair out until dark fall, I thought broodies were easier, i worry more over them than the ones in my utility room