hentastic Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Hi, as the mornings are darker, I am having to let the girls out in the dark. They are a little confused. I have tried being really quiet and trying not to disturb them as i open the door but no luck so far. Will they just get used to it and remain inside until it brightens up? Shall I set up a light on a photo-cell for them? I usually leave for work at 06.30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokiechicken1969 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 hi will be interested to see the replies on this. i have had similar thoughts this past couple of days.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I have to leave at 6.30am too and open the door for the girls then. Sometimes they are still a bit blurry eyed and stumble out but usually they perk up as soon as they spot the food bowl which they manage to do very well in the dark !! I used to worry about having to disturb them so early but in winter when they're going to bed at 4.30 I think they are probably ready to stretch their legs by the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Last winter I just opened the door for them and they came out when they were ready!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 In the winter mine are always let out in the dark due to the hour difference over here. No problems at all. The girls don't always come out straight away though, but the cockerel does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 yes, I open the door when I leave. Occasionally OH leaves later and then it's his job. ( my nightmare is that he'll forget!!) Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hentastic Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 thank you - will try not to worry so much. I suppose they know what they are doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
