How Many Eggs Did You Get Today?

[MysteryChicken]

2, eggs today.

 

[lagrange chicks]

1 frozen egg today.

 

[Luv Ducks]

It was 6 F when I went out at 10 am to feed, water and look for any eggs. I found one not frozen and was shocked there was any at that temperature. Usually this time of year I get none so my supply is being kept really good.

 

[Winderdear]

2 today from Août and Juillet, my Cuckoo Marans. I was in the coop with them when they laid.

We had a pretty awful night. It was supposed to get down to 4°F, but by 10pm it was already 0°. I set an alarm for midnight to wake up and check the temperature and it was -4° outside, 19° in the coop (we have a coop heater on a battery system). My husband and I took turns sitting in the coop from 12am-10am, keeping an eye on the girls and running an extra heater since the other one couldn’t keep up. We were worried about draining the battery too much, so it had to be supervised the whole time. I only let them out when the outside temp was above 10°, because they didn’t do so well in the single digits the day before. Our lowest outside temp last night was -8°F, which is the coldest I’ve ever experienced, and 12° less than what was forecast. I had three pairs of socks on and insulated wading boots, and my toes still got so incredibly cold. The things we do for our chickens…

 

[Iluveggers]

2 today from Août and Juillet, my Cuckoo Marans. I was in the coop with them when they laid.

We had a pretty awful night. It was supposed to get down to 4°F, but by 10pm it was already 0°. I set an alarm for midnight to wake up and check the temperature and it was -4° outside, 19° in the coop (we have a coop heater on a battery system). My husband and I took turns sitting in the coop from 12am-10am, keeping an eye on the girls and running an extra heater since the other one couldn’t keep up. We were worried about draining the battery too much, so it had to be supervised the whole time. I only let them out when the outside temp was above 10°, because they didn’t do so well in the single digits the day before. Our lowest outside temp last night was -8°F, which is the coldest I’ve ever experienced, and 12° less than what was forecast. I had three pairs of socks on and insulated wading boots, and my toes still got so incredibly cold. The things we do for our chickens…

*most* breeds can handle down to the negatives for a short time, as long as there is no wind. Last year, we had a week in the negatives, my coop is only a few degrees warmer than outside, and everyone fared just fine. A teeny bit of frostbite on one extra-large comb. As long as they have unfrozen water, food, dry ground, (preferably padded w shavings or hay), and a roof/walls or tarp for no wind, they should be fine. It’s hard not to worry!

 

[Winderdear]

*most* breeds can handle down to the negatives for a short time, as long as there is no wind. Last year, we had a week in the negatives, my coop is only a few degrees warmer than outside, and everyone fared just fine. A teeny bit of frostbite on one extra-large comb. As long as they have unfrozen water, food, dry ground, (preferably padded w shavings or hay), and a roof/walls or tarp for no wind, they should be fine. It’s hard not to worry!

It is! I’m glad your flock did so well in such cold weather! Logically, I know they’re cold hardy, but I can’t stand the idea of them getting frostbite. Mei already looked like she was starting to get some on the tips of her comb the day before. We probably would have been awake all night worrying anyway, so we just decided to make sure they were warm. It wasn’t fun, but at least everyone got through the night just fine, so there’s nothing to regret

 

[16 and me]

1 cute little pullet egg!

 

[Ponypoor]

Hi @Ponypoor!
All my family & friends are back home in ON. GTA, Hamilton, Orillia mainly. If you're anywhere near them I could see if they want to become customers I've been hearing the reports from them too, you've all been enjoying BC winter up until late last week, while we've been getting your cold. What a blessing that your girls have been laying so much. I have 3 eggs left in my fridge. If they don't pick up soon, I'll be forced to buy a dozen!

Orillia is just getting hammered with lake effect snow, my niece is in Washago and has over 2’ already! It’s a good thing I now have her 4 elderly hens - it’s better they live here in my barn

Not sure if your orillia family gets to Barrie but I am usually there most of the week if they want eggs any time - gosh I have 13 dozen in the fridge hahaha!

Today I found 17 eggs in various locations and can’t believe they didn’t freeze! As long as they are up off the floor though they seem to be ok.

Oh the dread of buying grocery eggs ! I bet your girls will start back up soon, I noticed today the daylight hrs are increasing.

 

[Ponypoor]

It is! I’m glad your flock did so well in such cold weather! Logically, I know they’re cold hardy, but I can’t stand the idea of them getting frostbite. Mei already looked like she was starting to get some on the tips of her comb the day before. We probably would have been awake all night worrying anyway, so we just decided to make sure they were warm. It wasn’t fun, but at least everyone got through the night just fine, so there’s nothing to regret

I so thankful for my barn and snug Hen Houses where they roost, it’s just such a relief o know they are saecire and safe. I so glad I went with a Hen House in the barn rather than outside.

Hen House A

Hen House B

And this is their daytime playground they love helping me do stalls in the mornings ! Man can they move a lot of manure!!

 

[RedwoodCoastChick]

We're very soggy here, one atmospheric river after another, but the temperatures are very mild (50s-40s) compared to the harsh conditions so many of you are dealing with! Poor girls, the wood chip-covered ground in their outer run is saturated, muddy where they still insist on excavating craters, and they're tracking mud & moisture into the covered run at their doorway.

They seem unbothered, thank goodness, just take cover while it rains, then duck out to chicken-around when it lets up a bit.

Two eggs on Monday, five yesterday, and a surprising six today! One of the Eggers (Elsie) popped out her green egg (today's #6) in record time right after I'd finished cleaning out their coop around 4pm. I wouldn't have known to check the nest boxes again except for Martha "the Midwife" singing her distinctive egg song while watching poor Elsie on the nest at VERY close range. Elsie didn't even bother to sing for herself, just got up and brushed past nosy Martha on her way outside.

Whitings True Blue Martha and Easter Eggers Edna & Elsie are the most regular layers of my 8 pullets, almost daily (especially Martha).

Haven't had to touch any of my frozen or water-glassed egg supply so far this winter, the pullets are keeping DH & me and our local daughter & her BF fully supplied!