But does anyone know how to get chickens out of tall trees? Catching them before they roost isn't an option. To many hiding places
Many of mine roost in the barn rafters, especially the young cockerels who are Not Allowed in the Coop. I have an old hoe. When I want to catch one (or all of them.) I wait until it's fairly dark out, then reach up with the hoe and slide it under their bellies. They step onto the hoe, and I pull back and then lower it until I they're within easy grabbing distance. It takes a little practice, but it's surprisingly effective.