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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: wendyg on October 29, 2018, 12:19:31 pm

Title: Poultry during firework night
Post by: wendyg on October 29, 2018, 12:19:31 pm

Hi there,
I recently bought my first chickens, 2 silkie bantams. I am tempted to bring them into the garage during firework night, in case the loud noises scare them. I would love to hear everyone's thoughts. Is this necessary? Or would they be fine outside in their coop?
Thank you!

Title: Re: Poultry during firework night
Post by: bj_cardiff on October 29, 2018, 01:50:44 pm

I think they'll be fine in their coop. If they wake up they might squawk a bit but I think their best left to it, the coop is their safe space and they'll settle down better afterwards in there.

Title: Re: Poultry during firework night
Post by: abc123 on October 29, 2018, 09:01:49 pm

I always leave mine in the coop because they get more stressed if i move them and disorientate them than they do with the fireworks.....    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Poultry during firework night
Post by: chrismahon on October 30, 2018, 09:51:44 am

The problem is firework nights, as it seems to go on for weeks. Depends how close they are, but I think the flashes are perhaps more disturbing than the bangs. I would leave them in the coop outside anyway as they are in familiar surroundings and you don't know which nights will be the worst.

Title: Re: Poultry during firework night
Post by: abc123 on October 30, 2018, 05:47:34 pm

Yes exactly chris. Depends how enthusiastic your neighbours are... :eyelashes: :thinking: :innocent:

Title: Re: Poultry during firework night
Post by: wendyg on October 31, 2018, 11:13:59 am

That is true, probably best to leave them then, thank you for your replies. They are tough little birds!

Title: Re: Poultry during firework night
Post by: abc123 on October 31, 2018, 06:15:14 pm

 :) no probs
Good luck with them...such cool little birds.... :excited: