Bramble Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Has anyone left their chickens "home alone" in their eglu/run whilst they are away for one or two nights? The omlet site says it's fine and I know there is more than enough food and water in the grub/glug to easily last them, but I'm a bit uneasy about it. What do you guys all think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoura Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I've done it several times, no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 Wow, thanks for your quick reply, that makes me feel SO much better about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISCA Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I never have done so yet but would have no qualms doing so. My coop has an automatic opener/ closer for the pop hole so that would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrambledhead Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 As long as they are secure, have food and water should be fine for a couple of nights, I will be doing the same next weekend and I know whatever anyone says you'll still worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I have left my lot for 5 days before now They are fine - there are just LOTS of eggs when we get back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 And quite a lot of poo i should imagine after five days!! Thank you all for your replies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaoh Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Do they mind being knee deep in pooh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 They shouldn't be knee deep after a weekend! (And the answer is 'no' - chickens mind far less about poop than we do!) I frequently leave mine overnight/two nights, they will be fine as long as the run is secure and there's plenty of food and water. Water is the biggest issue, as if it's very hot and dry they can get through quite a lot, so I would leave an extra supply if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 When i left them i had two broodys sitting on a weeks worth of eggs, she has been broody since may, shes hatched 4 beautiful light sussex though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
