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I was just looking on Craigslist and found Sugar Feather Farms in Central Vermont - I am not familiar with this location or ducks but I see they are a start up that might be a good resource? https://vermont.craigslist.org/grd/d/northfield-chickens-guineas-ducks-for/6843170663.html

Good morning - just in case you are looking for a Rooster, I saw this post in our Front Porch Forum. I did contact the owner to ask if it was ok to post here, she welcomed it. Email Rachel if you are interested.

Did anyone else see the story 'Vermont Chicken Gets a Custom Wheelchair' on WCAX? If not here is a link. https://www.wcax.com/content/news/Vermont-chicken-gets-custom-wheelchair-508185741.html

Hello from Grand Isle County. This is our first winter with our five pullets. We have two Golden Buffs, one Barred Plymouth Rock, one White Rock, one Australorp. All are doing well this winter, we do not heat our coop and have it well ventilated. The coop/run have several predator proofing...

We have used, on all four locked latches, keyed Master locks, all used the same key which was nice in the warmer months. Two of them over a few months of use just spin with the key and freeze very easily. I tried oiling them which helps for a little while but I am finding they are not great...

Good chilly morning - has anyone found a predator proof lock/latch that won't freeze and is easy to operate in our weather? I have been through two keyed pad locks without success. I am nervous about using a simple carabiner with crafty raccoons around. We secure the chickens in their coop...

Thank you, great suggestion.

This will be our first winter with our five pullets, where can I find straw for an insulation layer on their coop floor? We are in the northwest corner of the state. Any other tips for our pending winter is appreciated. Best, Joy