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The black rubber bowls work well, if you have a small flock, and can change them out two or three times daily in really cold weather. Also, roosters with big wattles can get frozen wattles dipping them in the water dish, and of course small birds landing in that water will not do well getting...

I've had the light on since late September, don't remember the exact date. It takes a while for the birds to 'reset', so I think earlier is better. Right now some of the hens are laying eggs, and all the pullets are producing. Their smaller eggs are getting bigger too. Mary

Here in the balmy Lansing area, more snow hasn't happened at once in my lifetime. Near lake Michigan, you all get more, more often! Growing up in Milwaukee, much more interesting winters! Mary

My small run is integrated into the coop, so it's really a large roofed coop. No shoveling necessary there! Walking out to the coop? I make a path, slogging through the snow until it IS a path. Hate shoveling! This works in up to about two feet of snow... Mary

I'm all about making things as easy as possible, and maybe have more birds than you do (currently 45) so this may or may not be helpful. Barn boots! The tall Muck Boot brand, warm and comfortable, last years, and worth every dime! Gloves, yes, and either coveralls or long johns under jeans...