9-week old pullets & Rain

[NorCal_Fluffers]

I put my 9 week old pullets outside 2 nights ago and today calls for rain. Do I leave them closed up in their coop or do I let them out?

 

[chicksandchores]

I put my 9 week old pullets outside 2 nights ago and today calls for rain. Do I leave them closed up in their coop or do I let them out? View attachment 1738950

My barely seven week old chicks were out in the rain the past couple times it poured here (they were only about five weeks old the first time; I had them brooded out at four weeks for the youngest ones and six for the older ones). I gave them the heat lamp when it was wet enough that their little feathers were pasted to them (I assumed they’d seek cover; I was wrong) and they bounced back just fine. It comes down to what your temps are like more than anything.

 

[crazy4ChickensNducks]

You should open the pop door so they have a choice to go outside or not.

 

[NorCal_Fluffers]

It’s going to be in the upper 50’s low 60’s

 

[chicksandchores]

It’s going to be in the upper 50’s low 60’s

I assume they have all their feathers (they should at nine weeks), so it should be fine to give them the choice to roam in their run/free range.

 

[NorCal_Fluffers]

I assume they have all their feathers (they should at nine weeks), so it should be fine to give them the choice to roam in their run/free range.

Yep, all feathered out. It’s my first rodeo, so to speak, so I’m a little anxious.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

No need to lock them up, it's just rain. They will likely go out....when they feel too wet they will go in, preen & fluff and go back out

 

[rosemarythyme]

A little rain is fine, I would only herd them in if they seem confused as to what to do and are getting completely soaked because of it.

 

[NorCal_Fluffers]

I did open their door and let them out. I was home by the time it rained to observe what they did. They found protected areas and stayed mostly dry. Thanks for the advice!