Nervous about leaving my chickens for the first time

[topochico225]

Hey!

I'm leaving for a trip to Georgia Friday, returning Tuesday. This will also be the first time I'm leaving my year old hens and 5 week old chicks. I've got a pet sitter, and I know everything's most likely going to be fine, but I'm still nervous to leave my babies Does anyone else feel like this whenever they take a trip?

 

[Brooks_]

Does anyone else feel like this whenever they take a trip?

I'll let you know if I take one.

 

[FuzzyOwlFeet]

Yep, every time. It never fails something bad happens when you're not there, so make sure you give clear instructions to the pet sitter. Make sure you check your chickens' health before you leave to avoid any bad surprises while you're gone.

 

[Reggan]

I have new 5-6 week hen raised chicks now along with my flock of 18. My rooster does a good job, but also makes chicken sitting kind of a pain. We are going on a 3 day trip soon. I'm nervous even though my neighbors always do a good job of watching them. I'm always a nervous when I leave them.

 

[turkey girl 0964]

I am always a bit anxious when I leave but I will assure you everything will be fine.

 

[PippinTheChicken]

I've never left them... Yet.
This summer I might have to. I don't wanna leave them

 

[turkey girl 0964]

Just explain everything really well and make sure that they know what they are doing. Give them your phone number and ask if you can maybe facetime them and your chickens to make sure everything is going well. Hope this helps!

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Nope. But I've come to accept the possibility of losses - I also free range over several acres.

Enjoy the Georgia Area Renn Festival (I assume that's the purpose of your trip???) A number of my friends are going, in costume. I'm a bit envious, but have other commitments on my time.

Whatever the purpose of your trip, the birds should be fine if you have a good sitter - in no more danger than when you are at work, the shopping center, or otherwise off property. Relax and enjoy your time away.

 

[topochico225]

Nope. But I've come to accept the possibility of losses - I also free range over several acres.

Enjoy the Georgia Area Renn Festival (I assume that's the purpose of your trip???) A number of my friends are going, in costume. I'm a bit envious, but have other commitments on my time.

Whatever the purpose of your trip, the birds should be fine if you have a good sitter - in no more danger than when you are at work, the shopping center, or otherwise off property. Relax and enjoy your time away.

Ha! I wish I was going to a Ren Fest, but I'm attending a wedding and kayaking on the Chattahoochee

 

[Brooks_]

kayaking on the Chattahoochee

Jelly.