I’m worried about the two golden girls. They got wet standing in the rain. They were chased back into the coop by me. But they are soaked. There is no heat in the coop. Just the A/C for summer. It’s going to drop down to 45f tonight. Should I be concerned?
We towel dry soaked chickens & follow up w/ paper towel dry which absorbs more moisture then let them air dry inhouse if really cold ~ no blow dry in cold weather. It's said chickens do ok in temps down to 50F. If our chickens get cold they snuggle for warmth ~ if hot they keep a space between them. Drafts are more important for chickens to avoid than cold temps IMO.I’m worried about the two golden girls. They got wet standing in the rain. They were chased back into the coop by me. But they are soaked. There is no heat in the coop. Just the A/C for summer. It’s going to drop down to 45f tonight. Should I be concerned?
My farm Mom always told me to expect chick losses. She raised poultry & as disappointing as it is it will happen to lose chicks ~ she said cuz they are so fragile. It's why it's good to have several chicks to compensate for chance loss. So sorry about the little chickie. Was your little girl understanding about what happenedWe lost a chick.Hubby convinced me to go to the store (I masked up) and while we were gone the waterer tipped. I'm not blaming him, just saying we weren't home when it happened.
One of the little penguin chicks got wet and cold, and passed in the cup carrier thing. I thought it broke it's neck at first but I guess that's just the position it went down in.
I cleaned the brooder, put the waterer where each leg was settled on the canvas, no bedding underneath. Hopefully it doesn't tip again.
I want to cry but my throat hurts so bad right now it would be too painful.
Rest in peace lil penguin...
That sounds like a plan. Anybody else w/ a cold? Is it possible to isolate Clyde to get some rest away from his pecky hens?
So sorry, Jenn!We lost a chick.
One of the little penguin chicks got wet and cold, and passed in the cup carrier thing. I thought it broke it's neck at first but I guess that's just the position it went down in.
I cleaned the brooder, put the waterer where each leg was settled on the canvas, no bedding underneath. Hopefully it doesn't tip again.
I want to cry but my throat hurts so bad right now it would be too painful.
Rest in peace lil penguin...
RIP little one 
My coop is designed for hot weather. It’s drafty if it’s windy. The girls don’t want to come in the house to get dry. I’m not the rooster guy, Mr Wyandottey is their rooster.
Cute little snowball puffsFluffy dumplings
Teeheehee cute little monkeys
Try to pick out which is whichHolly has the full head of hair, Jolly less so.
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This is Jolly
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Ok now I can trim their topknots so they can see
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Blues & Lavenders have got to be the prettiest colors. Excellent foot care w/ Laverne
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