We have four baby chicks, 5 weeks old tomorrow. They moved out to the coop this weekend. We let them out in the run during the day while we were outside to supervise. They love it and have been having small trips out there for some time.
Back to work today so no one is home most of the day. They were begging to come out this morning. But I'm not sure when it's safe to let them roam the run all day alone. It's secured on all four sides and the top with chicken wire. And the wire is buried on all sides as well. We don't have any loose dogs in the neighborhood and I would think that any other predators would only be out at night ( when they are safe in the coop) , but correct me if I am wrong please.
We had four adult hens in the same run every day with no issues for many months, but i am worried because the babies are so small.
When did you leave your chicks in the run unsupervised?
Back to work today so no one is home most of the day. They were begging to come out this morning. But I'm not sure when it's safe to let them roam the run all day alone. It's secured on all four sides and the top with chicken wire. And the wire is buried on all sides as well. We don't have any loose dogs in the neighborhood and I would think that any other predators would only be out at night ( when they are safe in the coop) , but correct me if I am wrong please.
We had four adult hens in the same run every day with no issues for many months, but i am worried because the babies are so small.
When did you leave your chicks in the run unsupervised?