[Bluegunner]

It's my understanding that the danger to young chicks from rain has more to do with what type conditions are associated with the rain. Ex. If the temperatures are cool the risk factor for chick loss increases, as chicks that get chilled have a poor survival rate. Even more important than temp. is how long the wet conditions last. If the chicks can get dried in a short time the risk for death is slight, but if the chicks remain wet the death factor increases as that time lengthens.
My understand on dry conditions is that dry conditions lead to a poor bug crop and for most young chicks the availability of bugs(protein) is their primary need - few bugs high death rate and visa versa.
Thus the ideal conditions would be short rains with warm moist conditions and periods of sunshine.
Would appreciate feedback!