Chickens in the rain

[maymay8]

I figured when it starts raining our flock, out free ranging in the yard, would head to the coop. But they just stand out in the rain. Is this normal? Do I need to round them up into the coop when it rains? I live in New Mexico where the rain storms are short, but they can be heavy. I don't want the chickens to get sick from being wet and cold.
Thanks,
Maggie

 

[JennsPeeps]

My chickens FLIP OUT when I turn on the sprinkler!

They're going to hate winters in the Pacific Northwest.

 

[beckyloveschicks]

My chickens stand out in the rain, too. Unless it's a heavy heavy downpour, then they head for shelter.

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

I've heard that on the contrary chickens enjoy the rain someone. I've been told that if its a short shower to let them stay out if they want to. For thunderstorms and torrential down pours, I'd round them up if I were you.

 

[michickenwrangler]

Ours go in by themselves. We also have a hemlock and a cedar on the north oart of the run that form a canopy. When my fiance and I put up the coop, it was raining and we were under those trees and it kept us relatively dry. The coop is under there now and even though we've had a wet, cool summer the chickens are fine.

Maymay, if you can maybe plant some trees or shrubs for shelter, it may be adequate for a short rain

 

[maymay8]

Thanks all!