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post #1 of 16
10/4/12 at 10:26am
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We are new to chickens, and with cold weather approaching, I was wondering if I should use a water heater for the girls?
I'm also new to this site, so if I'm in the wrong area, please kindly direct me to the right place :)

Oh, and a random question...how do you guys get your flock info at the bottom of your posts?

2 Rhode Island Reds, 1 Black Sexlink, 1 Barred Rock, 1 Icelandic, 1 Cream Legbar, 7 new chicks of mixed breeds
We also have a Beagle, a Chihuahua, a turtle and a couple of kids

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2 Rhode Island Reds, 1 Black Sexlink, 1 Barred Rock, 1 Icelandic, 1 Cream Legbar, 7 new chicks of mixed breeds
We also have a Beagle, a Chihuahua, a turtle and a couple of kids

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post #2 of 16
10/4/12 at 12:57pm

Go to the "My Profile Tab" and scroll way down to edit signature...

 

 

 

 

 

cookie can with light in it... easy

 

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post #3 of 16
10/4/12 at 1:12pm
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Originally Posted by Sally Sunshine View Post

Go to the "My Profile Tab" and scroll way down to edit signature...

 

 

 

 

 

cookie can with light in it... easy

 


Hmmm, there's no place for a forum signature for me for some reason :( Maybe I don't get one as a new person?
 

As for the water heater, do I need one though? We don't freeze or snow here, and I wasn't sure if it was something they need in the winter period or if it was only for colder climates?

2 Rhode Island Reds, 1 Black Sexlink, 1 Barred Rock, 1 Icelandic, 1 Cream Legbar, 7 new chicks of mixed breeds
We also have a Beagle, a Chihuahua, a turtle and a couple of kids

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2 Rhode Island Reds, 1 Black Sexlink, 1 Barred Rock, 1 Icelandic, 1 Cream Legbar, 7 new chicks of mixed breeds
We also have a Beagle, a Chihuahua, a turtle and a couple of kids

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post #4 of 16
10/4/12 at 4:19pm

lol its only to keep from freezing....  so u wont need it.

I think you need so many posts before that shows up... not sure on number smile.png

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post #5 of 16
10/4/12 at 4:21pm
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Originally Posted by Sally Sunshine View Post

lol its only to keep from freezing....  so u wont need it.

I think you need so many posts before that shows up... not sure on number smile.png


Awesome, thank you so much for all of the help :)

2 Rhode Island Reds, 1 Black Sexlink, 1 Barred Rock, 1 Icelandic, 1 Cream Legbar, 7 new chicks of mixed breeds
We also have a Beagle, a Chihuahua, a turtle and a couple of kids

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2 Rhode Island Reds, 1 Black Sexlink, 1 Barred Rock, 1 Icelandic, 1 Cream Legbar, 7 new chicks of mixed breeds
We also have a Beagle, a Chihuahua, a turtle and a couple of kids

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post #6 of 16
10/4/12 at 4:25pm

Anytime!

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post #7 of 16
10/4/12 at 5:39pm

I just moved up from the Sacramento area earlier this year to Southern Oregon.

 

I'm not too worried about freezing up here and would worry even less down there.  Last good hard freeze I remember in the Sacramento Valley was back in the 90's.   Their water might get a little crusty with ice on the colder nights if it's on the shady side and stays cold during the day, but if your changing it daily should be fine.

 

Good luck.

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post #8 of 16
10/4/12 at 9:48pm

We only get a few nights that are really cold. Like they said above, it might get an ice crust of sorts, but the water won't freeze solid.  We don't worry about heating water.

Wife to Krunchy, momma to DD (5) and a little baby boy, one black mini-Rex rabbit , a black silkie, and a 'bator full of eggs.   You can read about our crazy life at my blog, That's Life.

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Wife to Krunchy, momma to DD (5) and a little baby boy, one black mini-Rex rabbit , a black silkie, and a 'bator full of eggs.   You can read about our crazy life at my blog, That's Life.

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post #9 of 16
10/5/12 at 10:35am
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Originally Posted by Ziegenhof View Post

I just moved up from the Sacramento area earlier this year to Southern Oregon.

 

I'm not too worried about freezing up here and would worry even less down there.  Last good hard freeze I remember in the Sacramento Valley was back in the 90's.   Their water might get a little crusty with ice on the colder nights if it's on the shady side and stays cold during the day, but if your changing it daily should be fine.

 

Good luck.


Where in Oregon did you move to? I lived in the Columbia Gorge for a few years. I love Oregon :)
Thank you for the info. I think you may be right, and that's where I was leaning, but since this is my first winter with the girls, I wanted to make sure!

2 Rhode Island Reds, 1 Black Sexlink, 1 Barred Rock, 1 Icelandic, 1 Cream Legbar, 7 new chicks of mixed breeds
We also have a Beagle, a Chihuahua, a turtle and a couple of kids

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2 Rhode Island Reds, 1 Black Sexlink, 1 Barred Rock, 1 Icelandic, 1 Cream Legbar, 7 new chicks of mixed breeds
We also have a Beagle, a Chihuahua, a turtle and a couple of kids

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post #10 of 16
10/5/12 at 10:35am
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Originally Posted by classicsredone View Post

We only get a few nights that are really cold. Like they said above, it might get an ice crust of sorts, but the water won't freeze solid.  We don't worry about heating water.


Thank you!! :)

2 Rhode Island Reds, 1 Black Sexlink, 1 Barred Rock, 1 Icelandic, 1 Cream Legbar, 7 new chicks of mixed breeds
We also have a Beagle, a Chihuahua, a turtle and a couple of kids

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2 Rhode Island Reds, 1 Black Sexlink, 1 Barred Rock, 1 Icelandic, 1 Cream Legbar, 7 new chicks of mixed breeds
We also have a Beagle, a Chihuahua, a turtle and a couple of kids

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