Please check into the moldy hay. Chickens are really susceptible to lung problems and mold is real hard to treat them for. I know we were told on here to avoid all mold as it was dangerous for the birds........
Millie, Blimpy's sister, has the same problem. Must be genetic. I will let you know if I hear about any EEs or Leghorns. I am thinking about doing a hatch if I can find some eggs.......joe
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Jenn,
I have little radiant heaters mounted over the roosts on thermostats. They turn on at 35 degrees and shut off at 40 degrees. They only keep the air about 15 to 20 degrees warmer than outside, so it still gets below freezing in the coops when it drops to single digits. I have...
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I NEED more snow!!!! Don't want the cold but my pasture needs more moisture and Greg just seeded for the turkeys and chickens and I really need that to grow. One question though for you veteran Coloradans (I've only lived here 14 years). Do you think that cold blast was cold enough...