Out of the coop and into the run?

[dma6473]

My 22 RIR pullets are almost seven weeks old. Last week I put them into their coop which is 15 x15 wooden shed with roosts, pine shavings and red light at night. I have two compact florescents to light up the coop during the day (no windows). There are two swinging doors, one has a doggie door cut into it that I slide a piece of metal to close and open it. They haven't been out of the coop yet and this weekend I want to let them out into their run which is about 50 x 50 fenced around the coop. Will they come back to their coop at night? I am afraid I won't be able to get them back in. I haven't given them any treats.

 

[ChickenGirl3]

Ok I had this problem a while back, If the don't come in to the coop a night leave them there and they will eventually come into the coop. Is you coop well fenced? If not try to shoo them to the door.

hope this helps!

 

[dma6473]

They are fenced in so I think they would be secure. I also have a fence around the property. But I do get opposums in the yard once in awhile. I just gave them some grapes but they just looked at them. I figure if I find something they like I can start an evening ritual.