We enjoyed several days of beautiful snowfalls this week and while the chickens have adjusted to the idea of the white stuff, it’ll be gone soon with 60°F temperatures predicted for this weekend.
Sparky above & his dad, Blaze, below (both Black Copper Marans roosters) keep a respectful distance from one another. There is no question that Blaze remains the Alpha roo and king of the flock.
This was the first of two snowfalls this week. I shoveled the walkway and the flock spent the day walking back and forth between the two coops.
(above, left to right) Doc Brown (Polish Crested hen) Rachel (Bantam Cochin Frizzle) and Kate (Speckled Sussex) reenacting the scene from The Beatles Abbey Road Below, Ally McBeak (Tolbunt Polish Frizzle pullet)
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Despite a half a foot of snow on the ground, my flock enjoys dust bathing inside the runs. I can’t recommend sand in a covered run any more highly.
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We enjoyed several days of beautiful snowfalls this week and while the chickens have adjusted to the idea of the white stuff, it’ll be gone soon with 60°F temperatures predicted for this weekend.
Sparky above & his dad, Blaze, below (both Black Copper Marans roosters) keep a respectful distance from one another. There is no question that Blaze remains the Alpha roo and king of the flock.
This was the first of two snowfalls this week. I shoveled the walkway and the flock spent the day walking back and forth between the two coops.
(above, left to right) Doc Brown (Polish Crested hen) Rachel (Bantam Cochin Frizzle) and Kate (Speckled Sussex) reenacting the scene from The Beatles Abbey Road Below, Ally McBeak (Tolbunt Polish Frizzle pullet)
Despite a half a foot of snow on the ground, my flock enjoys dust bathing inside the runs. I can’t recommend sand in a covered run any more highly.
I love to have this for our rescue farm
I have been with your blog since before I had chickens :)
Best "chicken" website ever! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Appreciate the information and effort you put into this site.
My daughters are hoping to hatch chicks this year with 4H. A brooder would help keep those babies warm!
I would love to have a brooder for my little ones! Juat found a hen christmas morning… she isnt mine and she hid behind my trailer and has a nest full of eggs! Hope I can be blessed enough to win!