<<Unfortunately, they tend to
huddle under the coop at night, not even going into the top for roosting.>>
<g> I anticipated this with mine--so I started them right away, the day after the day-old chicks arrived home, learning to come when called. Got some treats (dried meal worms) and called them, "Chick, chick!", whenever I offered them something of that sort that I knew they would like. Then, the first few days I let them out, I'd call them in a couple of times a day for a treat. Towards dark, I'd call them in for a treat and as quickly as possible get the door and pop-hole closed up. The first couple of nights, I did have to go looking for one or two and carry them in--but they really did catch on fast that way.
I also found it helped a little letting their feeder stay empty in the afternoon, or hang it out of reach (while they free-range). I filled it in the evening just before they'd be coming in, so they were glad to have that to come in for, as well.
Rhonda
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