Smart Feeder - Light sensor values

[Isabel]

It has been raining cats & dogs all day. The big girls have been in and out but I'm not too worried about them - they'll dry off overnight, it won't be the first time. It is, however, the first time the Pekins have had a soaking since I got them. They do have shelter but I'v seen them out and about a bit. Should I put them into roost wet and let them dry naturally or do they need any special treatment? Sorry, bit of a dumb question but i don't want to get up in the morning and find they have pneumonia!

 

Thanks

[Mollie333]

How old are they?

My 8 month olds are ok outside when its raining, and go back in when its dusk, wet through if it comes that.

[Isabel]

10 and 12 weeks Mollie, so just babies.

[Mollie333]

In that case..

If they are SOAKING wet, get the hairdryer out on warm.

[Isabel]

They're in ... all the hens were pretty wet esp the Orpington - she was so bedraggled! Chicks weren't too bad but were glad to get into the henhouse. Until this rain today it was going okay with their temporary doll-house shelter during the day - it's small but they fit and cuddle up ..., now I'm really thinking again about a second henhouse. Then the little ones wouldn't have to wait their turn to go to bed. I know it will sort itself out in a few weeks but meantime ....

 

Aaaargh!