i somehow acquired 2 runaways and i have questions. please help

[pollipazzi]

my stupid chickens are standing under a table in torrential rain because they are too stubborn to go in the run.
they really showed me!

 

[pollipazzi]

@Iluveggers see?! didn't i just say they weren't complaining about being in the run? now today it took me AGES to get them in!
sometimes it’s not good to say things out loud

 

[pollipazzi]

you must be joking.
two.
i can't cope.

 

[MROO]

i wish they at least had a remote control

Ah, but they DO! It's just SO remote that we chicken tenders have absolutely NO idea who pushed the "panic button" ... and even the chickens are always sure of the "why!"

 

[McChooky]

mine are weird and don't poop in the coop. it's the only thing they do that makes it easier for me

Mine didn't get the memo and aren't as thoughtful as yours lol

 

[McChooky]

you must be joking.
two.
i can't cope.View attachment 4179335

Young kits nearby. Beware!

 

[pollipazzi]

Ah, but they DO! It's just SO remote that we chicken tenders have absolutely NO idea who pushed the "panic button" ... and even the chickens are always sure of the "why!"

maybe the button is stuck? it needs new batteries?

 

[pollipazzi]

Young kits nearby. Beware!

two (i think) hawks flying around yesterday too. the swallows and crows drove them off.


edited to add...
the foxes aren't going near the run at least. i can see on the camera... it's like they are just passing through. there are fields sort of near on either side. they always go in the same direction, so i am assuming it's their shortcut home and hopefully not going to come back during the day. there's a lot of activity going on in the village during the day, so i hope it keeps them away. the run os really secure and their coop is set back as far as it can go in there so they can't get too close.

 

[McChooky]

THey're the smartest predators of all.They will watch you to learn your character and habits (and see if you have a dog)They pick the safest time to come around. Glad you have a camera.Make sure your latches are child proof.I hope you have hw cloth and aprons!You have a pair with kits and a den nearby

 

[McChooky]

Kits are born in late March to early April and hunt on their own by the time they're 6 months old.They could be scoping out your place because they consider it a safe place to hunt.Do you free range ?