Should I let them out?

Barry J Scott · « **on:** February 08, 2007, 10:12 »

Qucik question, I have about 4 inches of snow in the chicken run, should I let them out in this or will they freeze?

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #1 on:** February 08, 2007, 10:19 »

Mmmm... Not sure Munty will let us know.

I'm going to let mine out for an hour or so in the snow (to take some pictures). My girls run is covered so they are fine in there. I'm no help at all really am I

GrannieAnnie · « **Reply #2 on:** February 08, 2007, 10:22 »

Well, I've opened the doors to the houses, but only a few are in the run. most of them are just standing in the doorway looking out!!! I know Munty is the expert, but I think that like most animals, if they are too cold or too wet, they will seek shelter.

Barry J Scott · « **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2007, 10:23 »

I opened the pop hole and Chalky peeked out but did not come out (usually they all fall over each other coming out). I did think of leaving it open and letting them decide but it was nice and warm in there with the door closed so I checked their food & water and gave them some oats.

muntjac · « **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2007, 12:34 »

mine would be throwing snowballs by now .if they get to cold they will go in them selves .its just a new thing for most of them let them do what they wanna is my thinking

Barry J Scott · « **Reply #5 on:** February 08, 2007, 16:58 »

Thanks all, some have ventured out.

I have heard of the stupidity of some chickens and was worried they may go out and make themselves ill.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2007, 17:21 »

:shock: Chickens are very clever, mine can hear my stairs creek, and run full tilt to the back door before I get there. They know which hand I am holding the grape in and they can pick all the goodies out of their food and leave the things they don't like. It was easier to fool my children :roll:

MontyTom · « **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2007, 20:13 »

My chickens walked around the snow in the run, wondering what it was!?. All were happy standing outside until I ushered them in this afternoon to warm the shed up before temperature dropped this evening. Gave them spaghetti (cooked) and oats - happy as the flowers in May!

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #8 on:** February 08, 2007, 22:05 »

Lucky hens to have such a kind chookiedaddy

james419 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2007, 06:31 »

We had 12 inches of snow 2 weeks ago and temps at -8c at night and -5 during the day - the ducks and chicks were out except when it actually snowed - the goats watched from their doorway - they are a woosy pair and dont like rain!!
Did not even slow down the egg laying rate

eggs on legs · « **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2007, 12:44 »

Perhaps its just the Welsh chicken is a the clever chicken but mine have just built themselves a toboggan !!

purplebat · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2007, 13:08 »