roosting

[jorourke]

My girls don't want to go in the coop at night. Three out of six sit on the porch with me. I have tried going into the house, but they just sit on the porch. I have to carry them into the henhouse to lock them in at night. Are they spoiled? I didn't have this much trouble raising my children......Should I leave the gate open all night????

 

[chicmom]

Oh, no, don't leave the gate open at night.....so many night time predators! How old are your girls? If they won't go to the coop at night, I would recommend carrying them and putting them into the coop routinely each night. And then one evening, you'll be surprised, because they will do it themselves!

Good luck!