Chickens stopped going into coop at night

[SkyAJK]

This coop may be the problem or one of her flockmates.Maybe both. Chickens are creatures of habit and don't like change so whatever it is you need to get to the bottom of it. If your flock has ever been attacked in this coop she may not feel safe

I sweep the coop yesterday, put some mite/lice powder in it. The other 3 went into the coop without issue, except for her. This hen is well respected by the flock, everyone wants to be her friend.

This coop houses 4 chickens, I remove all bedding materials every morning and put new one in every afternoon. I have the doors all open during the day. It has fresh air and clean.

Last night, I put her with the other coop she went for the other day, she did not want that, she wanted to return to her old coop, but I did not let her. I will see if she wants to be back to her coop again tonight.

 

[Ywilliams64]

In need of some advice. Florida resident here and I am wondering if anyone use an exhaust fan in their chicken coop. If so what bran? and where to purchase? I have tried to get my girls to sleep outside the coop in their run, but that is a no go. They have been trained to go into the coop and into the coop they will go. It doesn't seem overbearingly hot in the coop, but I am a 5'4 human who does not run hot. I checked on the girls last night and some of them seem to be panting inside the coop. Don't judge, yes I have a camera in my coop. I thank you in advance for the advice.

 

[ChaosMom]

In need of some advice. Florida resident here and I am wondering if anyone use an exhaust fan in their chicken coop. If so what bran? and where to purchase? I have tried to get my girls to sleep outside the coop in their run, but that is a no go. They have been trained to go into the coop and into the coop they will go. It doesn't seem overbearingly hot in the coop, but I am a 5'4 human who does not run hot. I checked on the girls last night and some of them seem to be panting inside the coop. Don't judge, yes I have a camera in my coop. I thank you in advance for the advice.

Can’t help you with the fan (although I know they have to be able to handle the dust), but I’m looking for a coop camera recommendation!

What kind do you have, and how do you like it?

 

[Ywilliams64]

I have Blink, but would recommend Ring because it comes with a solar panel. When the battery dies on the Blink, I will be installing a Ring Camera. Remember if you have an automatic chicken door make sure that the sensor on the camera is not facing the sensor on the automatic coop door. For the summer I remove the batteries so that the door stays open all night, in hopes that they would roost in the run. Not sure how to get them to do that.

 

[ChaosMom]

I have Blink, but would recommend Ring because it comes with a solar panel. When the battery dies on the Blink, I will be installing a Ring Camera. Remember if you have an automatic chicken door make sure that the sensor on the camera is not facing the sensor on the automatic coop door. For the summer I remove the batteries so that the door stays open all night, in hopes that they would roost in the run. Not sure how to get them to do that.

Thanks!