How long have you left your chicken alone for when going on vacation

[lissalischicks]

I'm just curious what is the longest anyone has gone out of town/vacation for without having someone check on them.

I have done 2 days but I also have a camera that I can check on them and count how many are in the coop for my peace of mind. Luckily never lost one.

 

[diamondsilkies]

I've done two days. I have an automatic waterer and roll-a-way nest boxes. I just filled up their feeder for several days worth. It was a little stressful for me though...but I came back and they were all fine. My neighbors don't mind checking on them, though, so I wouldn't do it again.

 

[pintail_drake2004]

I know with my automatic feeder and waterer I can get by with leaving the chickens for 4 days comfortably. My waterer is good for a week and the feeder will supply them for ~12 days, If I'm going to be gone longer than 3 days, I have someone check on them though.

 

[Compost King]

8 hours is the longest I have been gone. Did all my traveling before I turned 35, seen the world and now I just want to settle and produce my own food.

 

[lissalischicks]

I have an automatic door opener but when I leave I make sure I have extra water and it lasts about 5 days. My feeder lasts about one week but I still feel weird leaving then for a long period. I get concerned about the poop level lol

 

[lissalischicks]

Ok so came back from a 29 hour vacation only to find out 2 of my girls somehow got out of their enclosed area. They were sleeping close to the coop but it was drizzling and they got all wet! Now I'm rethinking leaving them without someone checking... arg.