oneyolktoanother Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Just wandering as i read that some people bring them in a put them into a cardboard box and leave them in the house for the night just want to have plans ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 This topic comes up every year . The general concensus is that chickens take no notice whatsoever of the fireworks, whilst the chickenkeepers are on tenterhooks worrying about them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 good being ne to chicken keeping cant help but worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Slats Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 our chickens were more shocked when they heard husband fart for the first time, than they were on hearing their first firework Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chucky Mama Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 our chickens were more shocked when they heard husband fart for the first time, than they were on hearing their first firework Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 we dont take ours in they like to watch in fact the cat also likes to watch, if we shut the curtains the cat gets all stressed, if we open the curtains, she sits and watches cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 We picked up our ex-batts on November 8th last year which was the Saturday after firework night and the local area did not let us down. I must have checked them 10 times that eveneing as I was so worried, but they were absolutely fine - and I think me checking them probably annoyed them more! Their first full day, we even got an egg! We've had fireworks a few times since then - big displays and no problems.... Suzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Fireworks don't bother mine, they don't even turn a feather at the jets that scream along the valley in pairs at rooftop height. They ran under the bushes when a sparrow hawk appeared in the garden which is strange as the buzzards don't usually elicit any reaction. We picked up our ex-batts on November 8th last year which was the Saturday after firework night and the local area did not let us down. We've had fireworks a few times since then - big displays and no problems.... Suzy My daughter lives in Teddington and the foxes there don't even get out of your way when you're going home at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Mine gave me a withering look which made me feel distinctly unwanted when I went out to check them when the neighbours set some fireworks off in the garden.......they are unconcerned by thunder & lightning too. My 2 younger labs are also unaffected by thunder & fireworks & go out in the garden quite happily with it all going on around us, the eldest one is another story all together Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 My lot are fine on fireworks night. I do always shut my eglu door though and don't leave it open. Sometimes get odd shaped torpedo eggs a few days after. Sometimes get this if there is a big storm too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Crikey, never gave a thought about Guy Fawkes Night when I got my four girlies. Since April last year, they have had to put up with not only all the fireworks which go on for some time before and many months after November 5th. I have seen no sign that this has troubled them at all. On top of that, Anglian Water has been working away on the other side of the back fence since last October to repair our sewers. This has involved major disruption, vibration and noise. The hens seem to take it in stride. No laying problems at all. On the other hand, a massive infestation of red mites which seem to have occurred in a matter of a week or two was a serious, and probably life-threatening problem, which could have meant their deaths. Luckily, the infestation was discovered and my son took the entire apart piece by piece and disinfected it all. Result? Happy girls once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
