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Buff Orpingtons and Rain?

Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by reddog1970, Jul 4, 2011.

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  1. Jul 4, 2011 #1
    reddog1970

    reddog1970 Out Of The Brooder

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    Hi,

    I have read that buff orpingtons should not be allowed to get wet. However, I know several people who have them and have never heard of this. Their's get wet when it rains and they have not had any problems. We have 2 BO's, 2 BR's and 2 RR's. Keeping 2 out of the rain and not the others would be difficult. Thoughts?
     
  3. Jul 4, 2011 #2
    sonew123

    sonew123 Poultry Snuggie

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    I can tell you Ive had BO's for over 5 years and I have seen them thoroughly drenched and the coop door just 2 feet away--No harm no illnesses-and They are still alive:)
     
  5. Jul 4, 2011 #3
    gavinandallison

    gavinandallison Chillin' With My Peeps

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    All chickens will stand in the rain. I'm only weary about my Silkies getting too wet..............
     
  7. Jul 4, 2011 #4
    Kelly G

    Kelly G It's like herding cats!

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    I'd swear that my Orps think of themselves as ducks! They don't ever seem to mind being wet. Silly birds.
     

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