The photos this week don’t really tell the weather tale. It was alternately pleasant and sunny, to freezing cold and rainy and the flock is a little confused. We’re all cool with rain, it’s snow we dread. We spent several days preparing for snow and biting cold. Sparky (shown above. Black Copper Marans cockerel) kept a close eye on Mr. Chicken Chick as he winterized the run with heavy duty plastic. While he was busy with that project, I spent a significant amount of time writing about winter weather challenges that chicken-keepers face.  Check it out here if you haven’t already.

Doc Brown (White Crested Black Polish hen)
Rachel. Silly Rachel. (Bantam Cochin Frizzle)

Iris (Olive Egger hen) and her babies.(which are either Olive Eggers or Black Copper Marans.) They’re spending much of their time foraging ever further away from her every day.

Marans hen, soaking in the warm afternoon sun.
Partridge Plymouth Rock availing herself of a better view.
Black Olive Egger hen.
Spartacus (Serama crossed with a Red Sex Link) 
Vera, a Red Sex Link & Spartacus’ mom. (pic above and below)
Thanks for joining me and have a great weekend!
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The photos this week don’t really tell the weather tale. It was alternately pleasant and sunny, to freezing cold and rainy and the flock is a little confused. We’re all cool with rain, it’s snow we dread. We spent several days preparing for snow and biting cold. Sparky (shown above. Black Copper Marans cockerel) kept a close eye on Mr. Chicken Chick as he winterized the run with heavy duty plastic. While he was busy with that project, I spent a significant amount of time writing about winter weather challenges that chicken-keepers face.  Check it out here if you haven’t already.

Doc Brown (White Crested Black Polish hen)
Rachel. Silly Rachel. (Bantam Cochin Frizzle)

Iris (Olive Egger hen) and her babies.(which are either Olive Eggers or Black Copper Marans.) They’re spending much of their time foraging ever further away from her every day.

Marans hen, soaking in the warm afternoon sun.
Partridge Plymouth Rock availing herself of a better view.
Black Olive Egger hen.
Spartacus (Serama crossed with a Red Sex Link) 
Vera, a Red Sex Link & Spartacus’ mom. (pic above and below)
Thanks for joining me and have a great weekend!
Rachel Divider
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aunthoney
aunthoney
11 years ago

I'm an email subscriber and you have great giveaways!

Michelle R.
Michelle R.
11 years ago

Great prizes! Thanks!

Shannon Barbian
Shannon Barbian
11 years ago

I am already a subscriber but I could sure use that book! LOL Your winterization posting has been infinitely helpful. My husband already has plans to implement some changes when he gets back from deer hunting his week! Thank you!

Elizabeth
Elizabeth
11 years ago

Yeah! More great giveaways!! :) I receive your blog updates via e-mail. We've been busy prepping the coop for our first winter with chickens. This blast of arctic air was a bit early for us in the Midwest … the girls kept laying through it all though!

TheChickenChick
TheChickenChick
11 years ago

Thanks Therese!

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