What time do chickens come out in the winter?

[domm1]

Hello, I was just wondering what time do chickens come out in the winter? I live in the uk I normally go out and let them out about 8 in the winter time and about half 6 in the summer. But I have left a hole in there door so they can go out whatever time they want first day I have tried it.

 

[kidcody]

thry com out all wjnter lomhmbuy likr ti dtyatcloder tothrtr food and where it is warm.......spring iis there favorite tine of yrar!

 

[BrendaJ]

Mine want out asap in the morning. It doesnt seem to matter to them what time of year it is. They come out of the coop into the run around 5 am & want out to free range. I usually dont let them out till around 7ish am though - no matter what time of year it is. They are funny little creatures

 

[Thespoiledchicken]

My guys usually hit the ground running as soon as it is light enough to see, rain or shine. Yours might be a little shy the first time they encounter snow but quickly get accustomed to the change.

Good Luck and WELCOME to Back Yard Chickens!!! You will learn a lot from this great community

Trish

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

I open mine as soon as it's properly light in the mornings and they come out immediately.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas and

! Happy you joined our community! Some of mine come out when it's still quite dark - others prefer it to be a little more light out. I know when there is snow on the ground or it is super cold, they tend to stay inside longer.

 

[willowbranchfarm]

Welcome to BYC!!! Glad you joined.

 

[chickenpooplady]

from Highland County Ohio and God Bless!!!

 

[sourland]

Given their choice they will come out at early dawn (unless extremely cold or snowy). Be careful with leaving the coop open to predators over night.

 

[Roxannemc]

Most of mine want out as soon as i let my dogs out about 6;30 am but one pair of laced brahmas stays in in cold weather until maybe 9 or 10!