[Mrs Mant]

Evening all   

After being out all day today I got home and went straight up the the coop to make sure all 3 girlies were in bed.  They all looked very wet from todays rain - although not completely soaked through.  Will it do them harm to roost with wet feathers? 

[robinsnest]

They should be ok, mine got a real soaking today and the run is very muddy, I laid some hay down to soak up the water.

They usually preen themselves if they are too damp, lets hope for a drier day tomorrow 

[Mrs Mant]

Hope so too!!   They didn't look too bothered about it though I must admit! 

[8doubles]

They should be ok, mine got a real soaking today and the run is very muddy, I laid some hay down to soak up the water.

They usually preen themselves if they are too damp, lets hope for a drier day tomorrow 

Make sure to remove the hay asap as mouldy hay can cause respiratory problems in chooks.
 

[robinsnest]

Thanks, yes it will be removed tomorrow, I have done this for a few years as it is better than lettinig them walk in sloppy mud. A dry day forcast tomorrow so they will be roaming the lower garden. 

[smiler43]

When mine have got wet they have always been fine, they'll dry off while huddling together during the night.

[robinsnest]

Mine have just put themselves to bed after being out since 9 am.

It has been a great weather day here in Worcester and I have spent all day in the garden, lets hope for plenty more this year.