Greetings Dee and !
I have a friend named Dee from Upstate New York as well, what a coincidence! It sounds like you are quite the animal lover, and that is just what we need here at BYC. Since winter is already present in New York, I would suggest reading up on this article. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/its-cold-keeping-flocks-warm-and-healthy-in-winter.47684/ It can help you keep your flock nice and warm during the winter months. Also, that is a very unique and interesting hobby you have there. I would love to hear more about it if you don't mind. Here's a link to our Hobbies thread https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/hobbies.41/ Thanks for joining Dee!
-Blue
Hello
Welcome to BYC!!
So glad to have you here!!
Thanks for sharing your story!!
You have come to the right place.
There are many people on here that are ready to help in anyway they can!
The learning center also has alot of great information on it as well!
Enjoy!