Only one chicken uses the run

[asaucerman]

I have 5 hens in my coop that is roughly 4x8. I elevated the coop and fenced in the bottom for them to use as a run. I made a door that opens to then inside in the floor with a ramp down to the ground. I would say its around 2ft tall and the ramp is less than a 45degree angle. Only one chicken will use the ramp and she has since the begining. I have made the opening larger for them to go through in the floor. I added hardware cloth between the steps on the ramp. Does anyone else have any other suggestions? I am thinking about extending the run out further and making a new entrance through the side wall. Thanks for the help!

 

[Eggcessive]

Pictures always help to see what you are talking about, but food is a great motivator. You can put the food and water only outside in the run, and throw their little hineys outside.

 

[JanetS]

Yes, pictures can help. How long have the been in their new coop?

 

[asaucerman]

I came home on Thursday and all of the chickens were down in the run. All of them went up to roost at dark also. They havent been back down since.

 

[asaucerman]

Probably around a month now.

 

[nellynelly]

you can raise the height of the bottom of the ramp.