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Agree, the height is important so that they can actually reach the roost themselves once they learn and descend it safely in the morning.

Yes! They will have no idea where to sleep and what to do for the most part. Especially if it’s dark already, they won’t be able to see to get to their roost. They are like toddlers and have to be trained about where is a safe place to sleep.

Can’t really tell how old they are from your pic, so heat could be an issue if their feathers haven’t fully come in yet. Heed the advice of those posting about heat :thumbsup But also, it could be that they’re afraid of the dark. Chickens don’t see well at night and have to be trained to sleep...