I thought I was raising chickens, not ducks

[SusanD]

I noticed during a downpour this weekend, that my chickens seemed a little bit rain naive (they didn't go in to their lean to right away like I thought they would, or stay there like I thought they would). Do I need to worry about them getting chilled during a cold rain (like I anticipate us having in December), or can I trust them to take cover before they get really miserable. Is there a way to teach them to take cover?

 

[Pork Pie]

Just let them be - mine do the same, even during the heaviest downpours - they end up looking like drowned rats, but hey, its their decision i guess!
CT

 

[aart]

Rain can bring out lots of bugs, mine are always out very busy either in the rain or shortly after.
A few seem to tolerate getting much wetter than others, but I don't try to make them take shelter.
They have shelter if they want it.

 

[SusanD]

Thanks. I think I will concentrate my rain efforts to making sure their leanto is truly dry and that our drainage is working. The next few months should definitely be interesting.