So...how do you get the free ranging chickens back into the coop?

[chickfamilyonsleepyhollow]

I agree that its instinctive for them to head back to their coop as darkness approaches ... they are creatures of habit - especially if the coop is a comfy place for them ... I love taking a peek after dark and watch them snuggle next to each other on the roost.

 

[Mrs. Fluffy Puffy]

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What she said!

 

[LedgeWoods]

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My daughter has the chickens come to her calls of "Here kitty kitty..." as she tosses out treats or scratch. If you can't laugh at 41 chickens running/waddling at you from all different directions when you call "here kitty kitty" then something's wrong.

 

[fishingdude93]

Keep the chickens in the coop for a couple days. After a couple days let them out. when it comes to night time they will go in there by themself. Then you can just close the door.

 

[bonder]

The same way they went out...through the door.

 

[Wendy'sChicksRock]

mine will line up on the roost acording to breed. I swear its the same every night. The sleep in two's.. no kidding 2 RIR's the 2 GLW etc.. it so weird... got my first egg tonight !!! WOO HOOO

 

[ZuulLanceMaster]

keep 'em in the coop for the first few days.
then after at least 5 days, let 'em out.
leave the door open. they'll know what to do.