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I missed this. The cause of more than 90 percent of all unintended dead chickens is predator attacks!! BE ALARMED!! We read about it all the time supporting the community after losses. If you do not protect them from a large predator such as possum, raccoon, feral cats, big animals like...
to the BYC
I think you mean so they become familiar with the coop lock down and get used to being there. 1 week is certainly enough time and I agree. I would let them out while you are there but yes a week is plenty of time. Its is so they get comfortable and familiar with a safe place. The...