Roosting problem

[nhorrin]

I have 12 5 month old bantams. 4 each of Bramahas, Cochins and NH Reds. I built a roost with droppings board about 4 feet off the floor, but they don't use it and still huddle in the corner by the door at night. Any ideas to get them to roost? Thanks.

 

[jason180sx]

at night get one and place it on the roost

 

[Judy]

Sometimes people place them on roosts every night for a while, maybe a week or two, to teach them. I wonder though, if they are huddled by the door, whether they have enough ventilation, or are they looking for fresh air. I've never had to teach a chicken to roost but then my coop is almost open air, LOTS of fresh air.

 

[heatherscreations1969]

I have the same problem, I got my chickens 6 weeks ago (they are 15 months old) and they won't roost, they sleep in the nestboxes...I wondered if the farm I got them from never had roosts for them.
I tried catching one to put on the roost at night, but they are too fast and I don't want to freak them out, so I leave them to sleep in the nestboxes if thats what they prefer.

*hugs* Heather x