Holy frozen nibblets batman!! Its cold out there!

[Chicky Tocks]

I scrubbed waterers and changed the brooder pine

I was considering covering the runs outside with some straw so they won't have to walk on the ice. Can't wait til the temps get back above freezing so I can put my seramas back outside!

 

[Chook-A-Holic]

I'm glad I tidied up the coop and run day before yesterday while it was 60* and sunny. Today it is 22*, snow on the ground, and quite breezy. I went out this morning to let the girls out, and guess what, they were having no part of it. I encouraged them on out of the door and they just stood there instead of their usual eating and drinking. Now keep in mind I keep their food and water in the run as it's just easier to take care of the coop and less cluttered without it in there and it encourages them to go out in the mornings. Well I couldn't stand it any longer and after about 5min. I put some feed, lukewarm water, and some scratch in the coop and let them back in. I just didn't have the heart to make them stay outside. They were cold, I was cold and if the coop gets messy, I'll just clean it up. I checked on them about 2hrs later and some were eating, drinking, playing, and sleeping. Now I feel better as do they.

I must admit...I have a lot of admiration of you folks that can tolerate the near zero and sub zero temperatures and actually accomplish anything outside. My bones can't take it anymore.

 

[debilorrah]

My son is out cleaning up all the mud so we can lay straw down. The mud was deep!!!

 

[sonew123]

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Its not about toleration its about insanity! LOL... 60 degrees!

Heck Ill take your 20!

 

[sonew123]

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How do you clean up mud--I mean where do you put it..I have to say I have never had a mud problem-of course even though it rained all this past summer-it dried right up!

 

[NancyinAlaska]

I've been thinking all morning about how much I really do HATE winter, all 8 months of it........................ to go out to do chores I have to put on 3 layers of clothes, 2 pairs of socks, boots, winter coat, liner and regular gloves, and of course a winter hat. And all except the hat and gloves end up staying on ALL DAY......... even when I'm in the cabin, I have to turn down the heat, then at the end of the day,when all chores are done............................I turn it up again........................................ and this is almost every day for 8 months, I've gotta be CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[RockyToggRanch]

I want to live in Alaska for one year! It'll make Northern Ny feel Balmy

It's 5 degrees above right now. Time to go button them all up for the night.

My mom just emailed from NC and it's snowing hard where she is. I told her she may as well move home...what's the difference anymore?

 

[PineappleMama]

Holy frozen nibblets batman!!

Boy doesn't that just say it all! I loathe cold, I can't imagine the Yankees (and others) who deal with 4+ months of solid snow, ice, sleet, and freezing. *shiver* You are stronger men and women that I. ​

 

[RockyToggRanch]

Snowmobiling....snowshoeing...skiing...sledding...ice fishing...ice skating..snow men...wood fires...cuddling....hot cider with rum. zzz..

Just say it over and over til you memorize it. Someone could put a tune to it. I LOVE the 4 seasons.

 

[MagsC]

I do really like the four seasons for the most part as well....but as cold as its has been here as well, I am dreaming of spring.