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Chickens and rain?

Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by Sword, Jul 22, 2011.

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  1. Jul 22, 2011 #1
    Sword

    Sword Chillin' With My Peeps

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    During this heatwave, my chickens have been spending the night on top of their coop, instead of inside it (still in their covered run). I've been letting them do it, because it's so much hotter inside the coop. Tonight there is supposed to be rain early in the morning. Should I make them get in their coop even though it's hot? Will they go in the coop by themselves when it starts raining, or will they stay there and get wet because it's dark out?
     
  3. Jul 22, 2011 #2
    Cockadoodledon't

    Cockadoodledon't Chillin' With My Peeps

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    If it isnt supposed to be tremendously cool, which, I doubt that is the case....they should be just fine.
     
  5. Jul 22, 2011 #3
    Mahonri

    Mahonri Urban Desert Chicken Enthusiast Premium Member

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    My juvies love standing in the sprinkler water... Unless there are high winds, your chickens should be fine.
     
  7. Jul 23, 2011 #4
    centrarchid

    centrarchid Chicken Obsessed

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    Some of my birds, per their choice, roost exposed to rain and snow year round in central Missouri. As adults and 3/4 grown juveniles no problems and their feathers look better than those of birds that are confined. Heat is much bigger stressor.
     
    Last edited: Jul 23, 2011

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