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Most people here are chicken lovers, so it would be safe to assume there are plenty of people upset over it. But, there are a few things to consider. Number one, we don't know the age of the poster. It could mean the world of difference in our responses if the poster is one of the younger members here.
Secondly, the poster , knowing this is a forum of chicken lovers, got up the courage to admit a bad choice(one that would possibly enrage said chicken lovers) in order to ask advise on how to correct what had been done. When I read the post, I read remorse. And wanting to get bck in good graces would imply concern.
eeiko, all you can do now is regain her trust. Remember to not make any quick or sudden moves around her, because she is going to be afraid of you, not just your hand. Try to not even raise your voice around her. As the others have said, treats and time.
She may have been afraid of the new coop. Or maybe it was dark in there. Or there could have been a mouse or something. If you have other chickens, they could be picking on her. There could be alot of reasons why she didnt want to go into the coop. Normally they wouldn't squawk and run out ( at least not in my experience, which isnt much) You might try putting treats in the coop before dark, and let her go in herself, or even have a little light in there so she can see it isn't all that bad.
Is she your only chicken?