[wayne*goodman]

Hi, i have been keeping chickens for a 5 months now and am hooked and never thought i would ever have as much fun and pleasure out of it as i am.
i have purchased a 2nd hand ark and got 3 more beautiful girls who are 15 weeks old,the prob i have got is that they will not go in the coop at night and just wonder around the run, and obviously i am pannicking a bit as i do not want to risk leaving them out in case mr fox pays a visit ! i have managed to get them up the ramp and in over the past 2 nights, my other 5 girls always make there way to bed even when i first had them, will they eventually do the same?  as ever i am grateful for any advice. thankyou , WAYNE

[Casey76]

As they are just new you may have to pick them up and put them to bed at night for the first few days.  They'll soon get the hang of it

[wayne*goodman]

thank you, casey76, i have for the past 2 nights so will carry on till they make their own way to bed

[kegs]

As your ark is second hand make sure there's no red mite in there.  Another popular tip is to hang a torch in the coop - this lights the way for the new girls. 

[rachelr]

I have been putting my new girls to bed for about 8 weeks and i think they have finally got the idea. Last night they were all snuggled up together.

Keep at it they will get used to it in time

[SurreyLass]

Also, be aware that some chooks are dirty stop outs - my 2 girls go to bed late compared to most of my friends chickens!!!