Any advice I have forgotten?

[desertgirl]

My DH and I are off to Europe for about two weeks, leaving next week. I have family (none of whom have any experience with chickens) that will be watching out for my flock while we are gone. I have left instructions on feeding,watering,and general care, but I feel like I'm forgetting things. They are also getting ready to lay any day(the chickens, not the family!!

), which is also kind of freaking me out. Any suggestions?

 

[Uppity Peon]

My advice: Go have fun!

I would be nervous too. But chickens are really pretty easy to care for. Anyone with any sense of responsibility can do it.

 

[sunket77]

tell them to send you a pic mesg if they lay an egg!

 

[wombat]

If they are new to laying, you might get some soft no-shell eggs. You might want to clue your chicken-sitter to remove these, lest you come back to some birds who've developed a taste for egg eating.

 

[cmom]

I agree with wombat. Other than that, have a great time!!!