3-5 In of Snow

[Jadecinadr96]

Hi everyone, in my area tonight we are expecting 3-5 inches of snow. This is the first snow that our two indian runners will ever see. They are in a garage structure (insulated) at night so I am not worried about that BUT during the day they are outside in a fenced in area, and there is chicken wire over the top so no predators get in, etc. Anyways, should I do anything to prepare them for the snow???? or do I not let them outside??? will their feet freeze? can they not go in their pool? Temps will be around 30s and 40s. Thanks!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Give them the choice but make a way they can get out of the elements. My Runner will come outside when there’s snow but do go in a lot to and snuggle down into their shavings in their coop. As for the pool mine don’t get a pool all winter on nice days upper 30’s they can have a cement mixing tub to wash in.

 

[DuckyDonna]

I'm in Georgia but I do have runners and it does get cold here. I think they will be fine to let outside during the day. I'd say that at night they should have a pen sheltering them from wind and snow etc. A couple of years ago we had a major snowstorm (for us) the first week of December. We got 18" of snow and my runners couldn't wait to get out and blaze a trail through the snow. They stayed out all day and were fine.

 

[Jadecinadr96]

Give them the choice but make a way they can get out of the elements. My Runner will come outside when there’s snow but do go in a lot to and snuggle down into their shavings in their coop. As for the pool mine don’t get a pool all winter on nice days upper 30’s they can have a cement mixing tub to wash in.

Okay, thanks. They have a ramp that they can go up and down to get in and out of the coop. They also have a little hut outside that they snuggle up in (fresh bedding is there). So perfect, thanks! Ill just be sure to wipe the ramp off so they can go up and down.

 

[Jadecinadr96]

I'm in Georgia but I do have runners and it does get cold here. I think they will be fine to let outside during the day. I'd say that at night they should have a pen sheltering them from wind and snow etc. A couple of years ago we had a major snowstorm (for us) the first week of December. We got 18" of snow and my runners couldn't wait to get out and blaze a trail through the snow. They stayed out all day and were fine.

ohhhh okay thank you.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Mine maybe wimps but they were not crazy about the snow. lol @Amiga who lives Connecticut. Said down below 35 hers were cold, as long as they have a choice to be in or out they should be fine.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

There's nothing more sweet than a fresh cover of snow with duck foot-prints!
My ducks don't mind rain, snow or cold with their built-in down jackets they are well prepared from mother nature. The only things they don't like are high winds and hail-storms. Jus give them the choice so they can go inside if they want to. I'm sure you will find the chickens inside and happy ducks outside.