Can chickens be in the rain?

[sunny & the 5 egg layers]

I have some 7-8 week olds and I was wondering if they could be outside when it is raining. Will they get sick? Thanks again.

 

[chicmom]

Yes they can, as long as they are fully feathered. I wouldn't allow it though, if it was very cold.

 

[Ridgerunner]

They should be fully feathered out, so that should not be a problem.

My grown chickens have decided the pleasure of picking up redworms that come up out of the ground during a rain more than makes up for the displeasure of being soaking wet and looking absolutely pitiful. As long as they have a draft-free place to dry off and spend the night, they should be fine.

 

[JulieNKC]

Mine won't come in from the rain. They have a covered run which they won't stay under either given the choice, even my silkies. Eventually they start looking really pathetic so I rounf them up and make them go in and dry off, but it doesn't seem to hurt them any.

 

[sunny & the 5 egg layers]

Thanks guys! It aint that cold today anyway it is like in the 60's-70's already. I dont think it is suppose to rain all day anyway.

 

[JulieNKC]

sunny & the 5 egg layers :

Thanks guys! It aint that cold today anyway it is like in the 60's-70's already. I dont think it is suppose to rain all day anyway.

We've had rain here forever it seems. I miss the sun!​