Dixie Chicks

[Beer can]

Looks like those marans got a little frost burnt. My wellie roo got a little less than that and we had down to 20below zero many times this winter.

 

[minihorse927]

Looks like those marans got a little frost burnt. My wellie roo got a little less than that and we had down to 20below zero many times this winter.

yes, the rooster had frostbite. We were well down to -30 at the house multiple times. Even colder with windchill. I couldn't tell you how he keeps his birds though.

 

[Beer can]

yes, the rooster had frostbite. We were well down to -30 at the house multiple times. Even colder with windchill. I couldn't tell you how he keeps his birds though.

Only things I've heard that help prevent frostbite is a well ventilated coop, and using deep litter method, mine have both. Little you can do when it gets that cold. I don't know how they survive, but I guess they get used to it just like a wild animal, at least they have shelter. The worse I've seen was roos that dipped their wattles in water, ouch!

 

[minihorse927]

Oh my swedish rooster did that all the time when it was bitter cold! Made me worry every timeď!

Only things I've heard that help prevent frostbite is a well ventilated coop, and using deep litter method, mine have both. Little you can do when it gets that cold. I don't know how they survive, but I guess they get used to it just like a wild animal, at least they have shelter. The worse I've seen was roos that dipped their wattles in water, ouch!

 

[Razadia]

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There you go! I'd love to have any color of Marans except white. I like the other colors, they all look cool. Of course, I might have some anyway. One of my chicks looks like it might be a blue splash.

 

[bamadude]

Sandhill has blue copper marans, I bet they look cool.

I have a blue copper dude that is our favorite.
I also have a wheaten dude that looks awesome.
I think Krista has pics on her page. 1kluckychik

 

[minihorse927]

Y.sportsman is hatching a day early! They shouldn't start until tomorrow night! Got 4 already with tons of pips!

 

[Amberjem]

Y.sportsman is hatching a day early! They shouldn't start until tomorrow night! Got 4 already with tons of pips!

they come when they come 21 days is only a guideline

 

[hennible]

Felix what time is it?

 

[vehve]

7.51. Just woke up two minutes ago.