Thanks for the replies. I think I had been nervous up until now as Dotty had not been putting herself to bed, but eyeing up the surronding trees. Last night however, she went in on her own so a couple of more nights and I think I will be brave and let them out.
Another of our new girls Florence is a white leghorn and I have heard they can be a bit 'flighty' anyone have any experience of them taking off any more than other chooks or am I again over worrying :blink: