I think my chicks saw a predator...

[Dancing With Chickens]

Ok, so yesterday I went outside to check on the chicks, and they were all inside of their coop. They don't like their coop yet as I just moved them outside a few days ago. I locked them out of their house, but they cuddle underneath it, unless they are feeling adventurous and will play for a a little bit. They still are nice to me like always, but they seem to be on the alert at all times. I wonder if it was a neighbors dog barking or a couple of flying birds that scared them? They seem to be getting more comfortable, but I was just wondering what ya'll thought.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

If they aren't familiar with an area they will be more skiddish and on alert. They should settle more after a week or so. They may just have decided to explore the coop today.

 

[Kat2141]

if they did see something that spooked them, maybe they just need something they can go under to "hide" for a few minutes. We used 2 pieces of plywood and made an upside-down V and they love it.