I would not give them a sleeping pill. They really won't be that upset. Catching them can be upsetting, if so, just pull them off the roost at dark. They are rather naturally comatose in the dark.
And if your DH is doing this, he needs to do this the way he feels most comfortable.
Mrs K
And if your DH is doing this, he needs to do this the way he feels most comfortable.
Mrs K