Quoting Mark Twain, “If you don’t like the weather in New England, just wait a few minutes.” Temperatures this week ranged from triple digit highs to lows in the 50s, nutty even by New England standards.

My flock ordinarily free-ranges, but with temperatures in triple digits, I kept them confined to the run for because it’s cooler than walking around in the sun. The run has everything they need: The Chicken Fountain serving up cold, fresh water, the mister providing 15-20°F lower temps, Grandpa’s Feeder for convenient access to food and plenty of cool, sand for dust-bathing.

The flock enjoyed a new frozen treat, Scrambled EggPops, which didn’t stick around long!

Blaze’s recovery continues as twice daily I pack his wattle and earlobe with antibiotic-soaked gauze. Barbie was supervising this particular day. ☺

Blaze is responding beautifully to the treatments, gaining weight and is happy to be back in the flock.
Penny (Olive Egger) always looks surprised.

Brutus & Portia (Seramas) have discovered one another, Portia having hatched a few months later than Brutus.

Black Copper Marans masterpiece.

Brutus standing sentry at the mulch bed the hens have claimed as a dust bathing location.

Partridge Plymouth Rock.
Calista Flockheart (Tolbunt Polish Frizzle pullet)
Doc Brown (White Crested Black Polish hen). I interrupted her snacking on my lemon balm.
An Olympic hopeful in the next winter speed-skating races. (Olive Egger hen)
I only found this spider web cool because it was unoccupied.
Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken Chick®
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Quoting Mark Twain, “If you don’t like the weather in New England, just wait a few minutes.” Temperatures this week ranged from triple digit highs to lows in the 50s, nutty even by New England standards.

My flock ordinarily free-ranges, but with temperatures in triple digits, I kept them confined to the run for because it’s cooler than walking around in the sun. The run has everything they need: The Chicken Fountain serving up cold, fresh water, the mister providing 15-20°F lower temps, Grandpa’s Feeder for convenient access to food and plenty of cool, sand for dust-bathing.

The flock enjoyed a new frozen treat, Scrambled EggPops, which didn’t stick around long!

Blaze’s recovery continues as twice daily I pack his wattle and earlobe with antibiotic-soaked gauze. Barbie was supervising this particular day. ☺

Blaze is responding beautifully to the treatments, gaining weight and is happy to be back in the flock.
Penny (Olive Egger) always looks surprised.

Brutus & Portia (Seramas) have discovered one another, Portia having hatched a few months later than Brutus.

Black Copper Marans masterpiece.

Brutus standing sentry at the mulch bed the hens have claimed as a dust bathing location.

Partridge Plymouth Rock.
Calista Flockheart (Tolbunt Polish Frizzle pullet)
Doc Brown (White Crested Black Polish hen). I interrupted her snacking on my lemon balm.
An Olympic hopeful in the next winter speed-skating races. (Olive Egger hen)
I only found this spider web cool because it was unoccupied.
Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken Chick®
Rachel Divider
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Cassandra
Cassandra
10 years ago

This is great!

Linda A Leonard
Linda A Leonard
10 years ago

Entering but not sure for which prize I would love either one thanks

janice
janice
10 years ago

check the water coming from hoses if they are laying in the sun. My water was so hot. Check especially if they are attached to automatic waterers.

Bobbie Scogin-Davis Woodruff
10 years ago

I get so much good info from your blog. Thank You very much

Tammy Olejniczak
Tammy Olejniczak
10 years ago

would love that!