[maggiemc]

Hi, I am still enjoying my 4 rescue battery Hens, they appear happy enough, and are very friendly. They now have a large run with the house in the middle, so the bullying has virtually stopped. What I am concerned abot now, is how do you  think they will react to loud bngs and flashes. We are having a firework party this week, do you think they will just sleep through it, or become distressed. I have thought about putting an old piece of carpet over the house. What do you think? Thanks for your help.

[Lindeggs]

It depends on the type of coop you have.  Mine has windows so I'm going to block them out on fireworks night, and close the pop-hole to the coop.  If yours doesn't have windows then the light won't be a problem.  Anything you can do to muffle the noise would be good.

[helens-hens]

I wouldn't worry too much. As Lindeggs says make sure you close the pophole as soon as you can after they go in for the night.

I kept an ear out for mine on Guy Fawkes night last year but they seemed absolutely fine. They should feel safe & secure in the hen house - if they didn't they wouldn't go up there to roost!

[izzy]

it was my first year last nov and I worried about them but in the end no need they slept through it no bother. but if your having a party yourself I'd make sure they are well away from the fun and games .

[New shoot]

Mine have been out in the garden when some idiot let off a big firework in the middle of the day and they didn't even blink.

Never had any problems with them overnight during firework season 

[Floss16]

Hi,  Yes I've been a bit worried as only got mine last weekend, when I got them I did ask the lady that i brought them from the same question about fireworks.  She said as long as they are in their coop and the door closed they should be fine.