calling any one from missouri

[ChickenCanoe]

-2°F this morning but the sun is out!

JT

It is deceptive isn't it?

 

[SueT]

We’re up above zero now! Sunny and it seems just fine after such cold.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

We’re up above zero now! Sunny and it seems just fine after such cold.

Oh don't you worry snow is coming back tonight.

 

[OhZark Biddies]

Oh don't you worry snow is coming back tonight.

I’m revising my prediction from two feet to just one foot

 

[SueT]

Well I put the pullets back outside with their flock. They seem pretty pleased about it.
They have new leg bands and Margarita got her crest trimmed.

Previously, Margarita's vision was obscurred by her floofy crest. We could have cut even more!

Below is Nadine, who was not brought into the house. My abominable chicken, undaunted by below zero temps. I put shavings on the snow to encourage them to come out. Spitzhaubens originated in Switzerland, so are a cold hardy breed.

 

[OhZark Biddies]

Earlier George the cat took the “if you can’t beat em, join em ” approach to the birds

he’s back inside now, looking at a map of the Florida keys for some reason

 

[SueT]

Wild birds eating chicken feed that I sprinkled on the snow---most flew away when I got
this close, there were dozens.

Anyone know what this one is?

 

[karenerwin]

The little bit of yellow sticking up at the top is the top of the ruler that is on top of my car.

 

[OhZark Biddies]

Wild birds eating chicken feed that I sprinkled on the snow---most flew away when I got
this close, there were dozens.
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Anyone know what this one is?
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Pretty sure it’s a fox sparrow... or maybe an ovenbird ... I get all the LBJs (little brown jobbers) confused

edit: okay not an ovenbird... they’re not here this time of year

 

[OhZark Biddies]

Our security guard is watching the front door with dedication, regardless of the weather

And these critters look like they appreciate the sunshine!