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I heard that frostbite is only a big problem the first year barring negligence in future years. Don't know if it is true though. Good job on your adjustments MM. Your chickens will be toasty in no time.

Dubbing is cutting off most of the comb and wattles as a preemptive strike against frostbite and possible infection.

MM, good luck with everything. I have decided to keep my girls locked in the coop for a few days. As it turns out, they are not smart enough to come in out of the cold. It was -11 this morning, -24 with the wind chill. Tonight is going to be much worse, bundle up.

Montanamomma where are you? I am in Three Forks and having the same problems with this cold weather.

my california white has a bleeding comb and it is swollen. I can't tell for sure where the blood is coming from, but it is also swollen. It was about 15 degrees in the coop, but well below 0 outside with the wind chill. Could this be frostbite? Does anybody have pictures of a frostbitten...

I have been thinking about this as well because I get a couple frozen exploded eggs every week. When it gets colder I will probably leave the light on 24 hours because DH whines about having to check for eggs all day when I am at work in town. When I was little and in a much colder climate the...

We had a female fox and her den a couple hundred yards from my yard and chickens. We have three large dogs that get lots of treats for being such good protectors. They even ran off a badger. I guess my suggestion is a dog.

I have to know more about this coconut thing! The whole coconut fuzzies and all or is that part taken off? Have you ever had one that broke open?

Don't forget to plug your nose! The large needle has worked well for me.

I have to admit that I have eaten food with weevils in it. I put bay leaves in my flour now to keep them away.

Thanks everybody! I did mean Portland, Oregon.

I have failed twice and not sure why. Regular jalapeno jelly was fine, but when I substituted peach juice for the water and reduced the sugar it won't jell up. Both times I came out with syrup even though it was hot enough. Will somebody share a recipe please? Or tell me where I went...

All my eggs go in my pockets! I am glad to Mojo for the warning, I have never thought about breaking eggs.

I may have to move to Portland. However if laws are tough on chickens I will put up a fuss. Any knowledgeable Portlanders?

Hello from a Three Forks girl.

it has to be something you love, so what do you like to do?

I am sorry for your loss and sorry that you have to deal with your uncle.

I have no idea, but I am real curious to see the pictures.

And it was delicious

Every time I have an unscheduled egg check there is one there so the behavior reinforces itself.