Ok. So I put the chicks in with the rest of my hens. I've been supervising but, I know they are going to establish the pecking order. So be it but, I am also reminding my hens that I am in charge and the new chicks are under my protection. Anyways, My chicks are having problems ending up in the coop at night. How can I remedy this problem? I have just been taking them and putting them in the coop at night when they don't make it there on their own (its only been two nights). Now problem #2. My Orpington has taken to laying her eggs in my mulch pile not in the nest box. All my other hens have no problem laying in the boxes. How can I get her to lay in the boxes? I've just been locking them up at night and letting them out in the morning. Usually I can leave their run open at all times because there are NO predators in my area (urban paradise).

Any help would be appreciated.