From a chicken photography perspective, this week hasn’t been ideal, but we did see the sun briefly and I took advantage of it whenever possible. In between sub-zero temperatures and temps in the mid 50s, there was flooding, mud and general discontent. We’re all looking forward to the end of winter and brighter days ahead!

The week began with chickens foraging on frozen grass and lots of snow cover.

The middle of the week featured a warm-up and flooding like we’ve never seen before. It was decidedly a drag as I bailed out the basement as well as the chicken runs.

Caesar and Portia, my Serama pair.
Spartacus (a Red Sex Link/Serama cross)
A little more thawing, a little more flooding.
Doc Brown (White Crested Black Polish hen) looks no worse for the wear.
Caesar and Portia wading through the muck. They’re just happy to get out of the chicken run lately.
And this is what the chicken run looked like in certain spots after the thaw re-froze.
Thanks for visiting and have a great week!

Kathy Shea Mormino

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From a chicken photography perspective, this week hasn’t been ideal, but we did see the sun briefly and I took advantage of it whenever possible. In between sub-zero temperatures and temps in the mid 50s, there was flooding, mud and general discontent. We’re all looking forward to the end of winter and brighter days ahead!

The week began with chickens foraging on frozen grass and lots of snow cover.

The middle of the week featured a warm-up and flooding like we’ve never seen before. It was decidedly a drag as I bailed out the basement as well as the chicken runs.

Caesar and Portia, my Serama pair.
Spartacus (a Red Sex Link/Serama cross)
A little more thawing, a little more flooding.
Doc Brown (White Crested Black Polish hen) looks no worse for the wear.
Caesar and Portia wading through the muck. They’re just happy to get out of the chicken run lately.
And this is what the chicken run looked like in certain spots after the thaw re-froze.
Thanks for visiting and have a great week!
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Tracy Zdarko
Tracy Zdarko
10 years ago

Would so love a Grandpa's feeder – my girls scratch everything out and waste too much!

(But I still love them anyway!)

Laurie Betz
Laurie Betz
10 years ago

Enjoy your all your great info and pictures!

Kaitlin000
Kaitlin000
10 years ago

I've learned a lot this first winter with my chickens. One thing is for sure. They love to waste… They waste food, water, treats, bedding… Everything. This would be lots of help!! Awesome opportunity!

Jordan Mains
Jordan Mains
10 years ago

Would LOVE to have one of these in our new coop that is being built. We are just starting our journey with chickens and have already seen the waste these little chicks cause. This would be wonderful!

TheChickenChick
TheChickenChick
10 years ago

They're a little stiff when they're new, but you won't have any problems with them. If it makes you feel better to put some hay on top of them, by all means, do that. I used to, but the hens just kicked it out of the nest boxes as always.