We've had out chickens outside during days for about 2 weeks now, and they really seem to be opposed to direct sunlight. Is this just a phase that they will eventually grow out of or might we not have gotten them outside early enough? They're about 9 weeks old, and fully feathered out. Maybe we just need to give them more access to shade? In their temporary run they have a bit of a lean-to that they all gather under but maybe I just need to put them in a shadier location...
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