Vix_Chicks Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Having had the girls only a couple of months, we have been very fortunate with the weather...up until today. I've come home from work to find that they are absolutely soaking wet Despite having covered 1/3 of their run with plastic sheeting (I know not the most ideal and waterproof) it would seem that they have chosen to sit in the rain!!! As it's nearly bed time, i'm concerned if I should let them go into the in such a wet condition.... will they catch a cold? They already have the sniffles. I would like to bring them into the kitchen and dry them off (by the Aga with a towel perhaps) but my OH says I worry too much. Please help?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Hi I've just replied to a similar post. Worry not - they are drip dry. However, if you feel like spoiling them and bringing them in for a cuddle, and a warm hair dryer - they probably won't object. Mine have gone to bed early to watch the telly. Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Yep, worry thee not, theyll be fine, but mine do like a blowdry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vix_Chicks Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 Thank you By the time I had returned the lost black labrador puppy found in my garden, the girls had put themselves to bed. Fingers crossed they dry off and don't get poorly!!! - OH is right, I do worry too much!!! Just as well I don't have 'real' children!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 We all worry Chickens like to make us fuss and worry about them! My lot (especially my teeny tiny two) often get a soaking in the rain and come out the cube dry in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenopolis Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Our two went to bed yesterday soaking wet and when they came down this morning they were all dry and fluffy. I was lucky enough to get near to one of them this morning and I am sure they smelt "towel fresh". I do worry when it rains and I think it is just me that doesn't llike them going out in the rain, but they just love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavysqueak Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I had the very same panic when my chickens first got soaked! Especially as I'm used to looking after rodents and dogs who shouldn't really go to bed wet! I phoned a friend who is a seasoned chicken keeper & she basically told me to stop panicking (but in a nice way!). I'm glad I'm not the only one who has had this worry! I hope the girls were dry in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vix_Chicks Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Thank you! Yes, just as if by magic, they were all dry and back to normal!!! I gave them some 'pellet porridge' before bed this evening (a recipe I have only just acquired!!! lol), and I'm sure that will keep their tummies warm throughout tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
