Hurricane

[Katie_cluckins]

Guys I'm panicking.
I've 2 adults and 4 8week old chick's and a hurricane heading right for me in SE Louisiana.
The coop might not stand the wind if it's going to be as bad as predicted.
Can I put them all in my backgarden shed??? Any help would be appreciated

 

[Halfpasthen]

Guys I'm panicking.
I've 2 adults and 4 8week old chick's and a hurricane heading right for me in SE Louisiana.
The coop might not stand the wind if it's going to be as bad as predicted.
Can I put them all in my backgarden shed??? Any help would be appreciated

If it's a prefab it probably won't hold up. Mine was crushed in Laura last year. Thankfully I just used it as a quarantine pen. Hopefully you are far enough east that won't be the case. The shed is a better option. Like I said, if it's a prefab coop.

 

[Katie_cluckins]

If it's a prefab it probably won't hold up. Mine was crushed in Laura last year. Thankfully I just used it as a quarantine pen. Hopefully you are far enough east that won't be the case. The shed is a better option. Like I said, if it's a prefab coop.

Thanks I'll make some space in there. Fingers crossed they will be ok

 

[3KillerBs]

Here's an ongoing thread about this problem with a lot of good advice: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/hurricane-prep-need-advice.1490081/

 

[45lk9p459gm-w]

Just a thought, but I would think a place in an attached garage would be a better place than a shed. Unless the shed is large and sturdy.

They are predicting cat 3 at landfall.

 

[topochico225]

Guys I'm panicking.
I've 2 adults and 4 8week old chick's and a hurricane heading right for me in SE Louisiana.
The coop might not stand the wind if it's going to be as bad as predicted.
Can I put them all in my backgarden shed??? Any help would be appreciated

Hey there! I'm in EBR. Where are you?

I'm moving all my girls (3 year old hens and 2 18wk pullets) inside in large dog crates. You could also put them in a shower if needed.

If your shed is sturdy, and you're not more southern than Baton Rouge, I'd say they'd be fine in there. If there's windows, board them up.

 

[topochico225]

Just a thought, but I would think a place in an attached garage would be a better place than a shed. Unless the shed is large and sturdy.

They are predicting cat 3 at landfall.

Cat 4, unfortunately

 

[Katie_cluckins]

Hey there! I'm in EBR. Where are you?

I'm moving all my girls (3 year old hens and 2 18wk pullets) inside in large dog crates. You could also put them in a shower if needed.

If your shed is sturdy, and you're not more southern than Baton Rouge, I'd say they'd be fine in there. If there's windows, board them up.

Hey, I'm in slidell, I've been thinking about the bathroom too as I don't want them to overheat.

 

[topochico225]

Hey, I'm in slidell, I've been thinking about the bathroom too as I don't want them to overheat.

Oh gosh. Yeah, I'd definitely bring them into the bathroom if possible.

 

[jus10inla]

Honestly mine have food water & a 4x8x8 shed enclosed on 3 sides .. they made it thru the hard freez and laura. Im expecting to lose probly my hurt duck, maybe a couple birds. But if SHTF the last thing im worried about is them. i will be upset. but there will be alot worse problems we all will be dealing with