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.
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.
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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.
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.
Thanks Holly. :)
Have raised one Rhode Is Red rooster ( 1 1/2 yrs old) that is with me at my thoroughbred training barn. He is my "barn security", & is selective with who enters! Learning all I know about chickens from you on facebook. Everyone is amazed at Frank's personality, & he stays by my side during the morning. He even loves me to carry him in my left arm while hotwalking the racehorses. He lost his hen months ago & I am looking for another for him.
Your blog is fantastic. Would love to figure out how to keep the girls out of my garden!
Your chickens are so pretty. I'm new to this and think I might be getting my first eggs soon. :)
Love this site!!