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Thx. I've been reading up about sprouting grains for chickens. Seems caution is necessary, and there is some question of whether or not the increased sugars are that good for them. Any tips on how to source, soak and use sprouts for chickens?

My babies continue to avoid their coop during daylight hours, except to lay. But some do seem to have lost quite a lot of weight. I have chosen to not add light or heat, and they have a protected and covered area as well as a large back yard. This has been the harshest winter I recall in the 17+...

Perhaps they ARE more dumb than other chickens! They do not stay in the coop or spend almost any time in there during the daylight hours. They sit and huddle and shiver (or at least *look* like they shiver!) out in the yard! But I love my dumb birds!

@ Schnebbles - Oooh - worrisome abt the silkie getting disoriented.

I've read lots and lots of the posts and suggestions that seem to be weighted against adding heat for chickens, even in their coops. I'm comfortable with that. I have made the area near the coop somewhat protected from wind and snow (using tarps, wood, plastic and the enormous Douglas firs...