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I had the same sort of trouble when I got Chickens - Its a bit of a pain, mine are only 17-18 weeks old and had sleep on the floor all there life. But hears what I can suggest for you to do
o Put a Light in the Coop at night - Chickens do NOT like the dark so they wander into the coop, when there all in close the door and turn the light off. (This worked for mine! :D )
o Put some treats in the coop - Remember Chickens are scavengers they will do anything for an easy meal, make sure they see you doing it though.
o Tempt the with a stick with leaves on it - Remember not to let them get the leaves and guide them up to the coop. (If you only have one or two this works perfectly)
o Pick them up. BUT this is a final option if non of the above work.
I hope this helps :)
What else can I help you with?
Do chickens sleep?
Chickens do sleep. They sleep at night just like humans.
Should you put your chickens back into the coop at night?
Yes At least make sure they have access to it. The chickens will go to the coop about dusk as they do not wander about after dark. The coop is their "safe" place.
Are chickens blind at night?
Not unless they are blind during the day.
Why dont chickens have butts?
Because you touch yourself at night.
Could the skunk you caught in a live trap by the pen be killing chickens by getting them at night?
Yes a skunk will take eggs and kill chickens. Late at night when the chickens roost they are very docile and will allow a predator to come right up to them without much fear.
Will raccoons attack chickens?
Roosters will attack anything or anybody they consider as a threat to their leadership. However, it is unlikely that a rooster would be dumb enough to attack a raccoon as raccoons consider chickens to be an excellent food source.
Why can't chickens see daylight?
I'm not sure where you heard that, but chickens can most certainly see daylight. Also, unlike dogs, chickens can see a wide variety of colors. However, most chickens have quite bad night-vision.
Do I Leave water for young chickens at night?
yes because I did it and they seemed to like it. Chickens need constant access to water, so yes leave the water out for them at night.
What will kill 30 or 40 chickens in a night?
Any animal in the weasel family will do this.
Who wrote The Long Night of White Chickens?
The Long Night of White Chickens was written by Francisco Goldman. It is a novel that intertwines the story of a Guatemalan woman's murder with themes of love, betrayal, and political intrigue.
Can chickens eat kale?
mine eat kale every night during winter
What do chickens do at night?
A chicken has not set sleep pattern. Chickens will fall asleep on and off throughout the day. Chickens will sleep laying down and when standing. This is true for chickens at all stages in their life cycle.
