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    Ever had a winter broody?

    Update on my chicks born the wee before Christmas. All still growing and all have survived the unbearable temps here in Minnesota. Both moms are still sharing them and the chicks still don't seem to care as long as they can squeeze under! They sure are feathering out quickly. I don't think I...
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    Ever had a winter broody?

    My hardy Minnesota born preteens (3 weeks old). All eleven survived the weeweekends -20+ degree temps windchills -40s thanks to such great first time mommies and my tired DH! We purchased chicks in May and it has been the best thing my family has ever done! No need for psychiatry...buy a...
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    Ever had a winter broody?

    Just noticed typo should have read 33 degrees in the brooder not -33. Still pretty AMAZING!
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    Ever had a winter broody?

    Everybody out for a drink and a quick bite to eat! Eleven hardy chicks total. Both mommies are sharing peacefully and the chicks run back and forth then snuggle underneath. It is -11 with windchill -34. Brooder area is right at 33 even with heat lamp and 250 watt bulb and everyone is acting...
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    Ever had a winter broody?

    Sweet babies!
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    Ever had a winter broody?

    good mommies!
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    Ever had a winter broody?

    These are some of the new arrivals. Both hens are sharing the chicks. Have alot more pictures but it will only let me load one per post. May have to post a couple more times! Giggle
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    Ever had a winter broody?

    Thank you Prairie Chicken and Lady of Mcamely! Words of encouragement are greatly appreciated. I saw 3 little faces tonight when checking on their food and water. My visit was brief as I have the other broody hen sitting on the other side of a particleboard divider of the broody pen. She was...
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    Ever had a winter broody?

    There is peeping under one of my two broody hens!!!! Whoo Hoo! Now what do I do. The heat lamp we have over the brooder pen is keeping the water liquid but it is very cold in the barn, below 20. They are out of the wind completely and the humidity is below 50%. We live in Minnesota and we are...
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    Ever had a winter broody?

    We have 2 BO girls sitting in eggs. They are only 7 months old. We do have 2 roosters the same age that have been mating with the 14 girls for some time. We moved both hens to the brooder box 10 days ago with a divider between them and they have continued to sit tight, only getting up to eat...
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    Sponsored Post Win an Ecoglow 20 Chick Brooder from Brinsea with your best tip for winter!

    We just keep adding more cozy animal pens to the barn and adding more animals! Body heat keeps kitty cats, bunnies, and chickens warm enough. All have heated water dishes and healthy energy producing treats. Plan to add ducks and maybe a potbelly pig next year!
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    Whoo Hoo

    Thank you! They had an absolute BLAST! They were sleeping so soundly when I went and checked on them last night, They all went back inside at dusk just like good kids! Sooo much like toddlers (I used to own a child care).
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    Whoo Hoo

    First day on the playground. A gift from our humans for our 6 week birthday!
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    chicks awake at night

    Thanks so much for the replies! The raccoon thing scared me. I am MUCH to attached to lose them now and am trying every hint and tip on this site to keep the coons away!! I know the music on soothes ME in the dark barn since I know we have raccoons in common the area! Giggle
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    chicks awake at night

    Please help!! I am a first time chicken owner. I have 16 Buff Orpington chicks that are 4 weeks old. We had a raccoon issue which we trapped but do not want any further issues so I have set up a radio in the barn 24/7. They seem calm and fine during the day and take frequent but not lenghthy dog...
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