going on holiday what to do with poultry

[borrow53]

hi every one,
i have a small flock of 12 chickens, who live in a large garden enclosure, and i was wondering what people do with their poultry when they go on holiday. i normally go on holiday for about 3 - 4 weeks in the summer. so im not sure what to do with my flock, any one with any advice or suggestions?
thanks.

 

[TheSpeckledRoo]

Do you have any nice neighbors or family close by? When i go away I will have my neighbor look after my girls.

 

[SIMZ]

We are fortunate to have a great family keep an eye on our girls while we're away for a few days. 3-4 weeks is a pretty long time, though.

Do you have a trusted neighbor that might like some fresh eggs and would keep an eye on them?

 

[borrow53]

i do have one neighbour that would maybe look after them, but im not sure if he would be willing to get up in the mornings to let them out, i was considering leaving thier coop doors open so he wouldnt have to wake up early to let them out? not sure about foxs though

 

[SIMZ]

Maybe make plans to make the coop and enclosed run completely predator proof. That will make it a lot easier for whoever you get to take care of them, and will also ensure their safety.

 

[borrow53]

yeah we probably will have to do that, we get foxs around quite a bit, we have a friendly one who will sit on our door step during the day, which worries me seeing as the chicken enclosure is only a about 20 feet from their.