Our "Coop" is two metal sheds connected both with gapping like these under the roofing. As well as we added holes to each one. Up above with wire mesh attached. I just closed up the west facing ones because thats where the wind is coming from. The east one is still open. Also added extra straw...
Unfortunately we can't because we also have 2 geese who need the deep bowl for cleaning their nostrils lol. But I am bringing in one bowl and swapping them. So one melts while the other freezes. Once the temps go back up and it wont freeze during the day it should be easier its just this...
Been a tough day. Snow storm. Fun fun.. Veryy cold! Tomorrow looks to be the same. The birds only come out when I come out. I've gone out multiple times to check/replace frozen water. Note to self wear gloves or hands will stick to metal lol. Had to cover up the front vents where the wind...
I've heard their toes are at risk but I thought it was more rare hmm okay thank you. Our flock contains Buff orpingtons, black australorps, a light brahma, a gold lace wyandotte and easter eggers. Our rooster is a easter egger so he doesn't have a huge comb which is what I researched was...
It's snowing here in my area of michigan and its the thick wet snow type. It's also our first winter with chickens. And with this wet and cold weather theres bound to be more newbies here so I'm wondering does anyone have like a guide or pictures of early frostbite to help us newbies identify...