I understand the snow thing. I awoke on Dec 28 to 12" of snow and drifts of 3' or more. Now on 1-11-16, I still have a few piles left. My ducks/geese are free range and come in to the coop at twilight. I keep kiddie pools with water 24/7, and they swim, dip, splash, and drink all day, no matter how cold or how much ice is floating in it. Breaking ice is a daily chore :^) burrrr. The ducks more than the geese. They have separate areas, though sometimes visit other enclosures (fly over). However, with the quick turn of weather, the ducks have stopped laying. I was getting 8 - 12 a day from 21 hens, but since the big snow, I regularly get 1 egg a day. However the Orpingtons have stepped up and give from 6 to 12 a day, (18 hens) I have no doubt they will return to their prior level in the spring..... that is if it's warmer than this winter! This is my first year for feathered bipeds in 30 years. Aren't they great!