Full Visual On Chickens

Went out, 22:00, to feed the foxes. On the way back in, I bent down slightly and peered through the back, slit windows of the two coops. Just to ensure I could see the Omlet doors had closed. Yep. They had. No light showing through and chickens faces.

Came through the gate. Hesitated. Remembered that I should Always get eyeballs on the actual fronts too. Full Visual inspection of the pens. Just make sure they were all okay and settled down for the night. So I could too.

Nipped over to one of the inspection holes I've cut in the hedge, for this purpose. Looked through. One of the female's was stood outside the door, in Stretch's pen! Damn! Back out I went!

See? This is why I tell myself; Discipline and strict adherence to routine is So important. Only had them back out there a few days now. Need to pay attention, till it all becomes automatic again. Without need for conscious thought.

Best bit was the first day. Went out to look at them, around 14:00, after I'd rushed out for an early appointment. Fucking doors were both shut. Not a chicken in sight. WTF?!

Soon realised; Not only had I failed to reset the time, for Summer Time. I'd also managed to set the doors to shut at 10:00. Not 22:00! FFS!