Had to join to ask a question haha

[Jmccauley]

Hi I'm Jessica, I recently started raising chickens and guineas. The guineas are hands down my absolute favorite well a week ago I had one of my girls go broody ((and then a second!)) Once I finally found the nest I have been going back and forth on whether or not to try to build some type of protection around her as her nest is not in the pen. I've been very hesitant to do that because I didn't want her to abandon her nest. Well now that we are having a thunderstorm I'm really wanting to go out and give them some type of protection but again I'm afraid she'll (they'll) abandon her nest. does anybody have any advice as if I should leave it be or try to give her some type of shelter?

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Depending upon the predator load in your area, I might be tempted to put a cage with a door that could be closed at night over them.

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC ! have fun with your guineas . So glad you joined .

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Jessica, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[orloffer]

Welcome to BYC, Jessica! There is so much to see, do, and learn here!

 

[Fuchsia]

Hello
Welcome to BYC!

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank you for joining us at Backyard Chickens. Hope you can safeguard your hen.

 

[Jmccauley]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Depending upon the predator load in your area, I might be tempted to put a cage with a door that could be closed at night over them.

So my original desire to give them protection was because of predators but now I am wondering if heavy rains and storms is detrimental to their health, to the nesting, will they abandon the nest, should I intervene? I still want to get protection up from predators but should I do something makeshift right now being as it's calling for thunderstorms?

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens I agree do you have a wire dog kennel take the bottom off set it over so you can close it at night

 

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC!!
Great suggestions above!