We got pounded by Mother Nature ALL WEEK with snow storm after snow storm. It felt like the snow shovel never left my hands, but at least the temperatures were a little more moderate than they have been this winter, which makes me feel better about the comfort of my flock even though they remain primarily confined to the run.

My chicken coops covered in coldness. The-Chicken-Chick.com
The view from the back of my chicken coops. The-Chicken-Chick.com
Kate, a Speckled Sussex hen and her friends braved the snowy path up to the house in search of scratch.
Kate, a Speckled Sussex hen and a few of her friends braved the snowy path up to the house in search of scratch.
Caesar (Serama cockerel)
Caesar (Serama cockerel)
Blaze (Black Copper Marans rooster and Ally McBeak (Tolbunt Polish Frizzle) remain in the infirmary. Blaze is still recovering from a frostbitten comb while Ally is really just keeping him company at this point. Her pecking injuries have healed fully.

Blaze (Black Copper Marans rooster and Ally McBeak (Tolbunt Polish Frizzle) remain in the infirmary. Blaze is still recovering from a frostbitten comb while Ally is really just keeping him company at this point. Her pecking injuries have healed fully.

Marilyn Monroe (White Orpington) with her beak fully intact at the beginning of the week.
Marilyn Monroe (White Orpington) with her beak fully intact at the beginning of the week.
Marilyn Monroe injured her beak somehow and is now missing the tip. It will grow out just like fingernails do.

Marilyn Monroe injured her beak somehow and is now missing the tip. It will re-grow just like fingernails do. Read more about beaks, beak injuries and repairing beak injuries here.

My flock, looking a little discontent, with good reason.
My flock, looking a little discontent, with good reason. We’re all ready for spring!
Ice Lanterns
The cold and snow were inspiration for these ice lanterns this week. Read about how to make them here.
Ice globes

Mr. Chicken Chick left one of these huge ornaments outside after taking it down from the coop this winter and it shattered because there was water inside. The ice globe that was inside the ornament made me want to add food coloring to water and make some more. So..I did. And it was fun!

Ice globes
Ice globe
Snowy watering can.
Spring really needs to hurry up and get here.
Lola, a Columbian Wyandotte hen and her shadow.
Lola (Columbian Wyandotte) and her shadow. ♥

The coffee made me do it
Coffee: The most important meal of the day.
I'm not cut out for winter...I want my flip-flops!
Of course it's Monday...this ain't my Friday face.
Love is in the air and it smells like coffee.
If chickens rode elevators.
Let the weekend begin!
Hell hath no fury like a woman denied her coffee.
Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken Chick
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We got pounded by Mother Nature ALL WEEK with snow storm after snow storm. It felt like the snow shovel never left my hands, but at least the temperatures were a little more moderate than they have been this winter, which makes me feel better about the comfort of my flock even though they remain primarily confined to the run.

My chicken coops covered in coldness. The-Chicken-Chick.com
The view from the back of my chicken coops. The-Chicken-Chick.com
Kate, a Speckled Sussex hen and her friends braved the snowy path up to the house in search of scratch.
Kate, a Speckled Sussex hen and a few of her friends braved the snowy path up to the house in search of scratch.
Caesar (Serama cockerel)
Caesar (Serama cockerel)
Blaze (Black Copper Marans rooster and Ally McBeak (Tolbunt Polish Frizzle) remain in the infirmary. Blaze is still recovering from a frostbitten comb while Ally is really just keeping him company at this point. Her pecking injuries have healed fully.

Blaze (Black Copper Marans rooster and Ally McBeak (Tolbunt Polish Frizzle) remain in the infirmary. Blaze is still recovering from a frostbitten comb while Ally is really just keeping him company at this point. Her pecking injuries have healed fully.

Marilyn Monroe (White Orpington) with her beak fully intact at the beginning of the week.
Marilyn Monroe (White Orpington) with her beak fully intact at the beginning of the week.
Marilyn Monroe injured her beak somehow and is now missing the tip. It will grow out just like fingernails do.

Marilyn Monroe injured her beak somehow and is now missing the tip. It will re-grow just like fingernails do. Read more about beaks, beak injuries and repairing beak injuries here.

My flock, looking a little discontent, with good reason.
My flock, looking a little discontent, with good reason. We’re all ready for spring!
Ice Lanterns
The cold and snow were inspiration for these ice lanterns this week. Read about how to make them here.
Ice globes

Mr. Chicken Chick left one of these huge ornaments outside after taking it down from the coop this winter and it shattered because there was water inside. The ice globe that was inside the ornament made me want to add food coloring to water and make some more. So..I did. And it was fun!

Ice globes
Ice globe
Snowy watering can.
Spring really needs to hurry up and get here.
Lola, a Columbian Wyandotte hen and her shadow.
Lola (Columbian Wyandotte) and her shadow. ♥

The coffee made me do it
Coffee: The most important meal of the day.
I'm not cut out for winter...I want my flip-flops!
Of course it's Monday...this ain't my Friday face.
Love is in the air and it smells like coffee.
If chickens rode elevators.
Let the weekend begin!
Hell hath no fury like a woman denied her coffee.
Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken Chick
Rachel Divider
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Gina Mangra
Gina Mangra
10 years ago

You are an amazing gal! Thanks for all your great info!

Alison Prescott
Alison Prescott
10 years ago

I' m a low budget free range chicken girl who has spent a lot of resourcefulness creating a coop that the ladies are safe in and lots charming as well… There's a lot you can do when you want something bad enough! I love the look/ sounds of these feeders! I spend a lot of time looking at my organic pellets being pushed and knocked out of the feeders by. The ladies! Too cute though! This would be fabulous!

Sandy Barnes
Sandy Barnes
10 years ago

Love my chickens! Love ANYTHING chickens! ! Keep up the good work with your pictures and posts.

Jenny Hodge Wise
Jenny Hodge Wise
10 years ago

Love the articles, thanks…..and I would LOVE to win this feeder!

Don Wallis
Don Wallis
10 years ago

Just found your blog. My family (all 9 of us) are looking to raise chickens starting this year. Hope to get some useful information from you. Thanks for sharing.

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