Am I a jerk?

[Coopcheney]

Storm is coming and the ladies could literally care less so I had to physically get them each and put them in the coop before the storm came. They usually don’t go in till about 830 and it was 745ish…I feel terrible because they were not ready to go in but I wanted to make sure they are safe in the coop. It’s not just a rain shower but we are under severe thunderstorm warning and I wanted to be safe.

 

[-Chanticleer-]

I literally just did the same thing. Started pouring after getting them in.

 

[Sussex19]

That doesn't sound like you were a jerk at all to me!
There will always be things that our animals don't like us doing, (treating for worms comes to mind) but they just have to be done.
And keeping them safe from extreme weather is one thing that any responsibly person does.

 

[-Chanticleer-]

You did it for their well-being. Not a jerk move

 

[Coopcheney]

Thank you for saying that…I just felt so sad and they were letting me know they didn’t appreciate it haha but if they only knew it’s for the safety of it all. I will make sure to give them treats tomorrow it’s pouring and very windy here and it’s funny because they don’t seem to even care or get scared of thunderstorms…I think I do more then they do.

 

[Coopcheney]

I literally just did the same thing. Started pouring after getting them in.

Glad I’m not the only one!

 

[Chicken poppy]

Storm is coming and the ladies could literally care less so I had to physically get them each and put them in the coop before the storm came. They usually don’t go in till about 830 and it was 745ish…I feel terrible because they were not ready to go in but I wanted to make sure they are safe in the coop. It’s not just a rain shower but we are under severe thunderstorm warning and I wanted to be safe.

What! No way. You sound very responsible and if they could thank you, they absolutely would. Animals rely on us for a better judgement on things they are unaware of. This doesn‘t mean they aren’t smart in any way, but i hope you get what i mean.

I do the same with mine. Keep doing what you are doing, you sound like a awesome chicken keeper.

 

[Coopcheney]

What! No way. You sound very responsible and if they could thank you, they absolutely would. Animals rely on us for a better judgement on things they are unaware of. This doesn‘t mean they aren’t smart in any way, but i hope you get what i mean.

I do the same with mine. Keep doing what you are doing, you sound like an awesome chicken keeper.

Thank you!! I completely agree with you on how they rely on us for better judgment. This is my first time keeping these four lovely ladies and I just want them to be happy and safe.

 

[Evadig]

I put everyone in their coops at the first obvious sign of a major rainstorm and then just let them back out in an hour if nothing happens. It saves me from having to run out in a torrential downpour and try to locate some soaked and miserable chickens hiding in the raspberry bushes .

 

[Cebarmlds]

If I have to get mine in early I put some black oil sunflower seeds in a container -like a qt size yogurt cup, shake it and they all come running! it's a treat they don't get very often so it works wonders. Then I'll go into the run and toss it inside so they are inside, safe.