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[BirdsinBethel]

I feel for you both with the damaged run/coop. We have a lot of branches down but luckily they missed the coop. However, with power still out we are bringing the 5 girls into the garage each night into the big dog crate. They must like it; as soon as I put them out this morning they beelined for the coop and thanked me with 2 eggs-their first 2 egg day! The BR has been laying well for a couple weeks, and now the SLW has joined her - NOW we're talking!
Stay warm, fingers crossed for power to come back!

 

[blkpoodles]

my chickens been in dog crates in our bedroom, they are so unhappy, i feel bad, i got to go there tomorrow and clean out the crates with disinfectant and throw out the blankets. i didnt know it was gonna be this bad, i just feel so bad for my chickens
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[Beth G.]

Hi CT Peeps!!! I'm still in a bad way at my farm

I will not have power till after Sunday from what CL&P is telling me due to the severe damage in my area. Because I am high up in Elevation on Beacon Cap/Bethany Mtn we had 13+ inches fall with tons of Oak Trees with full green leaf folliage on them. In order to get out of my street I have to drive over wires all over the ground. My Big Monster Generator Bit the dust, and my back up Generator is too small and can not power anything but, a few lights in the house and our fridges and freezer. So, I lost two chicks due to lack of brooder lamps

I decided to take my 5-6 wk old silkies and put them in with the adults to help with keeping them warm. I just hope that was the right decision and not the wrong one

We have repaired most of the damage and had to cut down 20+ trees so, all and all I guess we are doing better but, I would be much better if I had some power!!!

I have to bathe 4 chickens to go to the show on Friday and I don't know how the heck I'm going to do it. I can bathe two the day before the show which is okay b/c they are silkes but, my Large Fowl need two-three days to get their feathers back with fluff and shine. Id o plan on still going so I hope to see most of you there!!

I do not have internet at home so I can only sneak on every now and then.

Hope the rest of you are okay and all your chickies are okay too!!!

Best Wishes,
Beth

 

[new chick 203]

Oh Beth, I'm so sorry to hear that. Your 2 kids here are good. During the power out I brought them a hot water bottle just in case, but they were fine with Bobby. Good luck at the show.

 

[Beth G.]

Thanks Jill, I tried everything and I think that they were weak to begin with and me babying them for awhile worked but, when the cold weather sets in no babying can help a weak chick

Glad to hear the two kids are doing good!!

Thanks again for all your help!!!
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[blkpoodles]

same for us beth, this really sucks

 

[Beth G.]

Sorry for you too

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[blkpoodles]

nothing we can do, i emailed pam and asked her if we can get the chickens next weekend since i have no heat for the chicks

Beth G. :

Sorry for you too

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[blkpoodles]

woot! we got a generator

 

[jimmythechicken]

Beth u can use our generator if u need to it is 4000 watts.cant wait to go out hunting got thurs tru mon off