Mother Nature was not kind to us this week with record-setting low temperatures creating challenges such as frostbite and frozen eggs. The chickens have been confined to the covered runs much of the week and at least one of the roosters has taken up residence in the basement to protect from further cold damage to his comb and wattles. Even picture taking was made difficult by the brutal cold, but I eked out a few for you.
Frozen eggs are breaking hearts all over the country in the frigid temperatures we have been suffering this winter, but I came up with a solution to warm up the nest boxes just enough to prevent wasted eggs.
Caesar’s (Serama cockerel) personality has really blossomed since he found his voice. He’s super friendly and inquisitive. Just like his brother Brutus who passed away in August, his personality is larger than life and he has no idea I could fit him in my pocket. Totally adorable.
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Mother Nature was not kind to us this week with record-setting low temperatures creating challenges such as frostbite and frozen eggs. The chickens have been confined to the covered runs much of the week and at least one of the roosters has taken up residence in the basement to protect from further cold damage to his comb and wattles. Even picture taking was made difficult by the brutal cold, but I eked out a few for you.
Frozen eggs are breaking hearts all over the country in the frigid temperatures we have been suffering this winter, but I came up with a solution to warm up the nest boxes just enough to prevent wasted eggs.
Caesar’s (Serama cockerel) personality has really blossomed since he found his voice. He’s super friendly and inquisitive. Just like his brother Brutus who passed away in August, his personality is larger than life and he has no idea I could fit him in my pocket. Totally adorable.
This post was shared here: This Analog Adventure
If Rachel has property in Hawaii, she's been holding out on me! lol
Thanks Amanda!
This past year was my first attempt of raising chickens. We started off with just 3 to test the waters, and that they were. The rooster had to be taken to another home because he became very aggressive and one of the hens had been killed by the neighbors dog. We are left with our Scarlet, such a lonely chicken she has been and in turn has gotten so much human affection. In the spring we plan on getting more hens to teach Scarlet the life of a chicken :), I do have to thank you for all you have… Read more »
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Thanks Susan!