Strong winds

Raven81 · « **on:** January 03, 2012, 13:36 »

I expect this is a bit of a silly question. With the strong winds this morning I decided to leave the hens in their run instead of free ranging in case they got blown away.

Is it possible they could attempt to fly (my garden is on 2 levels) and get blown away? or is this just ridiculous?

If it is ridiculous I give you all permission to laugh at me!

New shoot · « **Reply #1 on:** January 03, 2012, 13:59 »

Don't know if they could get blown away, but I think you made the right decision. Mine are locked in their runs as well.

They get spooked by the slightest thing, I didn't think shrubs and trees thrashing around them would be good.

grinling · « **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2012, 22:14 »

4 fence panels given way so chickens inside.

ANHBUC · « **Reply #3 on:** January 03, 2012, 23:22 »

Mine were acting more like quail today staying close to the ground so I think they might not want to get blown away. Hens generally don't like windy conditions.

No such thing as a silly question when the welfare of your birds is your priority. :blink:

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