5-6 week old chicks ran away , lost in woods

[rachellea]

So I just wanted to start off by saying I’m heart broken . My husband and I built what we thought was the safest coop ever … long story short the chicks 5-6 week old got out of the chicken coop and then the fence. Though we’ve had sightings there’s 2 babies out there somewhere … what do we do to get them home? Will they come back on their own? They had been in the coop for 3 days

 

[Lady of McCamley]

Oh honey, I'm so sorry.

It is very unlikely they will come in on their own. It is far more likely some predator will get them in the woods.

You can try putting out food and treats on the perimeter to draw them in and catch them.

But at that young age, with no attachment to the coop, they have literally flown the coop.

LofMc

 

[ChickNanny13]

 

[Allsfairinloveandbugs]

When did they get out? Today?

 

[rachellea]

When did they get out? Today?

Yes . One just came home on its own so I’m down to my last Sumatra .

 

[Allsfairinloveandbugs]

Stay outside for the rest of the evening and watch for the other one. If it hears your other chick, or any familiar sounds around your home, it's more likely to come back.

 

[Lady of McCamley]

That's awesome one came home. Yes. It will call to the other. Stay watchful and the other may come in too.

 

[rachellea]

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Stay outside for the rest of the evening and watch for the other one. If it hears your other chick, or any familiar sounds around your home, it's more likely to come back.

i did this and actually set out a light and my phone on a speaker with chickens … it just came home … I can breathe for the first time in 8 hours. Thank you

 

[Allsfairinloveandbugs]

I’m

i did this and actually set out a light and my phone on a speaker with chickens … it just came home … I can breathe for the first time in 8 hours. Thank you

That is WONDERFUL! So many times, these situations don't have happy endings. So glad yours did!

 

[Allsfairinloveandbugs]

On related note, we can help you make sure your coop and run are predator proof, if you have any questions. Because if your chicks can get out, small predators can likely get in.