Author Topic: Poultry during firework night (Read 1883 times)

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!

bj_cardiff · « **Reply #1 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.

abc123 · « **Reply #2 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.....

chrismahon · « **Reply #3 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.