Mark Meagher Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 About to receive our hens on 31 October. Does anyone have any advice on how chickens cope with fireworks? Do we need to take any action to make sure they don't get stressed? Very grateful to hear your advice. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Mine were fine last bonfire night and new years eve. I just made sure the eglu door was shut early at dusk. Get the odd funny shaped torpedo egg sometimes the next day from the fright but I've also had that once from a mega thunderstorm. They will be OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Mine slept peacefully through it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyReckless Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Mine have never reacted to it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenzin Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 TBH i don't think chickens get too stressed over fireworks . Never heard of any unsual deaths during this period of thye year . Now other animals really lose it , but chickens snuggle up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave36 Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Hi i was concerned about the Farnborough air show as scraming jets are just over our heads, and was worried for the chooks, NOT a problem at all a little look and then carry on eating. this will be my first November but i shant worry, so neither should you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Meagher Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 Thanks for all the replies, we wait with anticipation the arrival of our hens. We are delighted that there is so much advice out there. Thanks to Dave, living near Farnborough we too enjoy the bi-annual noise of the Air Show, hopefully our 'girls' will get used to this too. Cheers Mark and Priscilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
