When husband had knee replacement we were gone for 3 days. We were 2 plus hours away and I didn't want to make that drive twice a day so we hired someone. We don't have the luxury of having a neighbor close by that could take care of them. We paid him $25 a day and he came up here 2xs a day. Sending me a text each time upon arrival then when he left. They were only let out in their run we didn't want to risk free ranging even though they are very good about returning to the coop at bedtime. Sounds like a lot of money probably but the peace of mind it gave us was worth every penny.