Turn Off Keyboard When Opening Message?

[AC Question]

Hi, there! I have a small (but annoying) problem that I was wondering if anyone knows how to fix: When I open my Message app, the keyboard automatically pops up. Is there a way to suppress this by default?
I know hitting the Back key will make the keyboard go away, but if there's a way I can get it to not do it in the first place, that would be ideal.

 

[Raptor007]

Not that I am aware of on a stock device. If you are rooted or can/want to root you can use a great tool call Xposed which runs other functions within it, one is the ability you are looking for [MOD][XPOSED] Disable keyboard auto pop-up | Xposed General | XDA Forums