MASSIVE dust storm, and my chickens are stuck outside!

[DesertChickLover]

What is the worst my hens can go through? I have six fully grown girls and one "teenager". Can chickens live through a dust storm?

Wunderground says:

* A local dust Storm Warning is issued when winds have generated
large areas of blowing dust or blowing sand that have substantially
reduced visibilities... to 1/4 mile or less... resulting in very
hazardous driving conditions in some areas. Be ready for a sudden
drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or
blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching... pull off the Road
as far as possible and put your vehicle in Park. Turn the lights all
the way off and keep your foot off the brake pedal.

I'M SO SCARED!

 

[dawg53]

Perhaps you better bring them inside, you wouldnt want to get them sandblasted.

 

[Mahonri]

Mine lived through the dust storm on Sunday.

But... I lost a 6 month old pullet to the heat today. not a good summer that is the fourth one I've lost to the heat.

 

[Mahonri]

The dust storm hit our house about 15 minutes ago. UNBELIEVABLE. Rain to follow. Poor chickens.

 

[DesertChickLover]

Yep. They are pretty tough though. I think. And I'm pretty sure three of them have bumblefoot on both feet. Poor girles.