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.
Blaze’s recovery continues as twice daily I pack his wattle and earlobe with antibiotic-soaked gauze. Barbie was supervising this particular day. ☺
Brutus & Portia (Seramas) have discovered one another, Portia having hatched a few months later than Brutus.
Brutus standing sentry at the mulch bed the hens have claimed as a dust bathing location.
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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.
Blaze’s recovery continues as twice daily I pack his wattle and earlobe with antibiotic-soaked gauze. Barbie was supervising this particular day. ☺
Brutus & Portia (Seramas) have discovered one another, Portia having hatched a few months later than Brutus.
Brutus standing sentry at the mulch bed the hens have claimed as a dust bathing location.
I'd love to try out this watering system for my girls. Is there a site we can go to purchase? Just in-case we don't win the great giveaway.
I spend a lot of time reading your blog and enjoying the beautiful pictures. I always come away with some new interesting hints and feeling relaxed from viewing the pictures. Thanks so much Kathy for all you do for the chicken community.
I would love to have a Chicken Fountain and here's hoping I'll be lucky.
love the wake up call could sure use this as my chickens knock over their water all the time
Great post! I love your humor and your pictures and most importantly, I love all that I have learned from you!
I so enjoy your posts – every last one of them! So informative that I share them like a few times a month to my fav. poultry groups whenever I think necessary. Thankyou for starting and continuing your wonderful blog! And let's not forget those beautiful pics!