Bad weather preparation tips!

[Quail_]

Before I start i just wanted to say if this is in the wrong area for asking, I'm sorry lol.

For people who get tornados or worse weather and have chickens, what do you do to keep your flock safe? I'm not in an area with tornadoes but we've gotten warnings before. I just want some suggestions on what to get so I'm able to safely store my chickens.

I have three dogs and one has killed chickens before. So unfortunately i will need something heavy duty, though we will be with the dogs I just don't want to risk my dog trying to get them. I do have one medium sized dog kennel that could realistically fit all of them but that's just cruel for me so if only put maybe two or three of them in it.

I'm probably gonna get another dog kennel but I just would like to see some ideas that others use. Even if it's not heavy duty, truthfully I would like to see it.

Just incase the size of my chickens matter. I have two buff orpingtons, one is a big girl another is smaller. Two black sex links, both big, a golden laced Wyandotte, she's medium sized, and two bantoms.

 

[Ajp23]

I totally understand your concerns. I live in tornado valley and haven’t really thought of this and the reason is because when there is a tornado it is an IMMEDIATE threat that would not allow time to prepare for anything other than getting yourself, your family and possibly easily corralled animals to safety (indoor pets, etc). I love our chickens and goats but in a real tornado emergency, I would not risk running outside to collect them.

This is probably not the same for everyone and may be considered a cold response, but we’ve had a lot of close calls and there was just enough time to get my kids to safety, no time to spare.

If there are hurricanes, winter storm warning etc. that allow for more time, I agree that having a plan is excellent! Most of the time, enclosing them in a secure and weather safe coop will be enough.

I trust others here will have other experiences and opinions to share! Lots of good people will chime in! Probably people a lot more compassionate than me! (even though we ADORE our outside pets).