Weekend Away

[Megs72]

I am going away for 2 nights and wondering if I should have someone check on the chickens or if they might be ok on thier own.

I have 4 - 8 week old chicks, and 2 - 4 week old chicks.

The older ones are in the coop, I have hanging feeder and waterer (big enough for an army) and the little ones are still in the brooder.

I am DILIGENT about changing the water 2X a day and checking on the feed (me = A Type). But I am wondering if for 2 days and nights they might be ok.

Anyone else leave their chicks?

Thanks!

 

[HEChicken]

Can you leave enough water for them? What if they tip it over and empty it on the first day - will your set up prevent that happening?

I have left a flock of laying hens for up to 5 days, just having a neighbor come in to check on them now and then. As long as they have feed and water enough for the time you are gone, and are in a secure space (think predators), they should be fine.