legend21 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I know the weather is lovely down south but it has rained here all week and the area the girls free range in is just a pile of mud, I keep gliding along the mud and expect a fall anytime soon. Question is, as ex batts who have been stuck inside all of their life will this really wet weather and muddy back yard affect their little feet. I think I would even prefer the freezing cold because at least the ground under foot would be solid for them. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggregiousness Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Don't know about feet because my chickens haven't arrived yet - later today I just wanted to say I don't think I remeber a wetter August (I live in Fife). It really is horrible. Everywhere is soggy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simone Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 today the rain has been so heavy, that they r all bokking away in the wir, not happy at being kept in. hopefully now kids back at school the sun should start to come out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggregiousness Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 The children have had a rotten deal this summer - weather-wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 My little darlings are not happy - wet chicken is not a good look but they still go out in rain ! hope weathers better this weekend as I want to do major clean up and move eglu Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 today the rain has been so heavy, that they r all bokking away in the wir, not happy at being kept in. hopefully now kids back at school the sun should start to come out That rain was horrendous this morning . But the sun is now out as you predicted . I've only just let my girls out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend21 Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 I tend to let them out unless it is torrential during the day, but if it is raining in the evening they get put in to the run so they are dry before bedtime, they dont half complain when they are put in the run before the allotted bedtime. Before chickens I never really took an interest in the weather Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelbel Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Funnily enough mine are not speaking to me today. Isn't it funny how quickly you can 'read' them and get to know their little ways - I've not had them a week. The last few afternoons I have free ranged them from about 3pm (I go downstairs to work and keep an eye on them) til 7 or 8pm. I go out at 5pm on Thursday so can't let them out now as I'll never get to my gym class on time - it's finish work and run out the door. They will have to have a short outing today when I get in. I just went out to check them as they sun is now out but it is very windy - they are doing the equivalent of a dog whining at a door to be let out. It had been pouring down all morning - they were not happy as it was the first time they have experienced bad weather. They were fine in their run though although all 3 were sat looking very fed up under their bedroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Torrential rain most of the day here as well, brightening up now My girls were let out inspite of the rain, they were already wet as the WIR roof is leaking badly . They took shelter under a shrub and dried out nicely in no time at all. At least this damp, warm weather brings out the midges which the girls are catching in the long grass by the edge of the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrensWorld Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Well folks you are not alone. It's been absolutely throwing it down over here all week. Today is particularly bad 2 hour long storms followed by 15 mins of blazing sunshine!. We've been trying to clear out the old stable and turn it into a workshop. Don't think it's going to happen this week or any time soon at this rate..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelbel Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 It had been pouring down all morning - they were not happy as it was the first time they have experienced bad weather. They were fine in their run though although all 3 were sat looking very fed up under their bedroom. But the little troopers just loved the down pour we just had when I get them loose in the garden. They just stood in all 5 mins of monsoon and preened. Vain like their mum. Asda have just delivered some wonderful looking corn cobs. We'll have even more fun tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Yea, utterly fed up Was talking to our vet yesterday who is on a working holiday from Australia. She was saying it's warmer over there just now and it's their WINTER She had been thinking of staying but having experienced one Scottish summer she's ready to go back Can you blame her May be we'll have a lovely autumn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelbel Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Mine have been out today since 3pm and it's showered quite heavily off and on since then. They just carry on regardless - none of them seem at all bothered by any amount of rain. Joy (my youngest @ 16weeks ish and a beauty of a Black Rock) has been pecking the door of the conservatory. I thought it was as she can see her reflection. But on closer inspection she is drinking the rain on it. The only downside - they have turned their nose up at a nice juicy corn on the cob. I've even pulled a few niblets out to give them the idea - nothing - beaks in the air. I was so looking forward to them over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simone Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 nice and sunny today they have been out wandering round the garden all morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
