Cold Snap -11ºF

[Hokum Coco]

We tried adding a light on a timer and it increased our egg production by one. Spending a dollar trying to save 10¢.

 

[mrchicks]

Exactly. This year I didn't bother with the light. Our egg production is the same, either way.

 

[theoldchick]

After a few trips around the sun, some things just don't work like they used to.

 

[mrchicks]

After a few trips around the sun, some things just don't work like they used to.

Agreed.

 

[Hokum Coco]

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[mrchicks]

One of the pluses of being Canadian is when you convert your trips around the sun to Celsius it is not bad.

I have 63 trips around the sun!
In Celsius it is only 17 app.

That makes you a pretty young chick!

 

[theoldchick]

Oh wow! I'm 13 again! Yipee!

 

[mrchicks]

I'm 11! I'd run out to play, but it's cold out.

 

[Scott H]

When it's cold out you should feed extra protein, IMHO, not corn which is a poor source of protein.

 

[Hokum Coco]

@ H Scott: I agree with you somewhat on your observations H. Scott. I used to feed a mixture of grains plus meat builder which is 20% protein when my hens were in their laying prime through the winter months..The corn I find is rich in carbohydrates which works fast for energy to combat cold. The extra protein I find better to encourage egg producing in hens Which is not necessary in my flock that is beyond their laying prime. I pretty much stick to the egg laying pellets and the corn now that they are 4 years old. (I will be replacing the flock in the spring gradually). You well find as many opinions on nutrient as you find chicken owners. I do however think your information is solid just not as viable in my situation with older hens. I would probably have more eggs I must admit if I did feed extra protein but in my honest opinion I think I would be spending a dollar trying to make 10¢ at this juncture..