Teaching them to go into the coop when it's dark

[aart]

They are still not fully integrated.

That may be part of the problem.

I'd wonder if your coop is too small

As might this.

Roost time is the most contentious time of day, especially in a crowded coop during integration.

 

[llombardo]

That may be part of the problem.
As might this.

Roost time is the most contentious time of day, especially in a crowded coop during integration.

There is enough room for them all to roost comfortably. The three older ones keep changing their mind. That seems to be the issue I'm seeing. thd older ones wanted the one dude, so the younger ones went to the other side. Then the head hen decided she wanted that side.

Just like a bunch of kids...

 

[Folly's place]

Status is everything!
Mary

 

[llombardo]

Status is everything!
Mary

It seems to be with these guys. I blink and they move around. One of the younger ones and the smallest girl does not back down. She will sleep wherever she pleases and they leave her alone.