QNS, My husband puts the chickens in and out. He leaves things in the yard. I can identify with you-- I sure wouldn't want to put our hens in the shed in the dark after I got home from work. I'd fall over something for sure! After reading your message, I'm thankful again that he's doing that chore. They mostly go in all by themselves, but the door needs to be shut after them against predators. I don't mind opening the door in the morning when it's light out.
It's been warm here too, no winter jacket needed the last couple of days. I'm thinking about starting seeds.