letting my chickens run

[puffjr]

I'm new to having chickens. And have had them in there pin for 3weeks now and have let them out for a hour at a time. My question is how do they ack when its raining out. Will they run off or stay close by? And should I worry about them running off now that they been in there pin for that long?
Also they haven't starting laying eggs yet. There about 24weeks old

 

[Den in Penn]

Depends on the chickens and how hard its raining. Mine like to stay out and hunt in a light rain. If its raining hard they come in. If they are coming in themselves at night, they'll keep coming home. Of course they could wander a good piece during the day. How far would be to far for you?

 

[puffjr]

Thanks for the info. Don't know really I guess as long as I can see them. Yea I always wanted chickens and finally got them and just was wanting more info and help on them. Thinking about letting them out today its just a sprinkle now it was raining good earlier.

 

[chickenbythesea]

mine will stay out in a torrential down pour. Unless it's really cold out the rain won't harm them.

 

[AK Baha]

I leave mine out all day raining or not they are smart enough to find shelter when raining hard if you provide it. Mine always go under my shed in a downpour.

 

[AK Baha]

Also I think they find a lot more worms and such in the rain.