cooped up versus covered in ash

[Suzilla Bean]

The west coast has the world's worst air quality and I have no idea how long this will last. As advised, I cooped up my chickens and had done so for three straight days. Suffice it to say that they hated it. 2 of them stopped eating, 2 others stopped drinking, and the fifth wasn't doing either. Worst still was the smell. I've been debating whether to let them out on "unhealthy for sensitive groups" and cooping them up on all other horrible air days. I can't keep them inside for the foreseeable future. Where should I compromise?

 

[Owenp_2]

Put a barricade in a small amount of land and let them out every few hours then put them back up.

 

[Suzilla Bean]

That's a lot easier said than done. They annoyed all of America when I kept them in a small run. The neighbors have yet to call the police. Everyday life has become increasingly difficult.

 

[Owenp_2]

That's a lot easier said than done. They annoyed all of America when I kept them in a small run. The neighbors have yet to call the police. Everyday life has become increasingly difficult.

Oh... I would just let them free range then. It´s a lose-lose situation.

 

[Suzilla Bean]

Oh... I would just let them free range then. It´s a lose-lose situation.

I was hoping not to accept defeat. Nature has finally won.

 

[One Lucky Momma]

What were they doing before?
Seems like intermittent visits outside would be the least worst.
In any case, I’m so sorry you’re having to endure this catastrophe. May it pass soon.

 

[Suzilla Bean]

They were free-range. For the city, I have a large backyard.

 

[Owenp_2]

I was hoping not to accept defeat. Nature has finally won.

How close are you to the fires?

 

[One Lucky Momma]

Hope your neighbors will cut you some slack, under the circumstances.

 

[Suzilla Bean]

26 miles from the Bobcat fire and 82 miles from the El Dorado Fire.