Why Are My Hens Sleeping in the Run?

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Re: Why Are My Hens Sleeping in the Run?

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It might just be a phase. Sometimes chickens do weird things for no obvious reason and then snap out of it a few weeks later. I'd keep guiding them inside until they relearn the habit.
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Cold air might actually be more comfortable for them than a sealed-up coop, especially if ventilation isn't great. Maybe check your airflow balance inside,too stuffy could be just as bad as too drafty.
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Something may have spooked them in the coop,predators, drafts, or even a sudden noise at night. Have you checked for signs of mice or other small intruders?
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