Pullets not roosting

[myCatalina]

Is that window in the picture left open? Is it the only ventilation in the coop. Both could be problems.

Chickens, even in winter, need a lot of cross ventilation. It is best provided at the top of the coop, just narrow, wire covered areas. Otherwise moisture builds up and will freeze in cold weather, and they could die of cold.

It might be a good idea to move the roosting bars away from the window if it stays open.

The window is closed. There is ventilation across the the front ceiling area where there won't be a draft on the roost. Thanks

 

[myCatalina]

this is exactly what my 16 week old girls are doing

They have finally, a few at a time started roosting at 20 weeks. I guess they just weren't old enough to know what to do.

 

[Three Stents]

Everything with chickens is all a matter of time

 

[myCatalina]

Everything with chickens is all a matter of time

Have yours started roosting yet?

 

[Three Stents]

Have yours started roosting yet?

oh yes.....they do everything they are supposed to do,,,,they go in the coop,,,,half hour later the auto door closes,,,,when the door opens in the morning, out they come. It's kinda cute to see them all huddled up together roosting and pooping. Now I wait for the egg laying game to start.