Illinois...

[cavemanrich]

I've heard people say if spurs get too long you can just break them off. Any input on this?

I think it will fall off on its own. I did see peeps crack off the spurs, and the quick is left somewhat soft skinned. I don't have the huevos to do such. If it looks like it dries, and is just hanging by some dead tissue, sure, just clip it of with some wire cutters, or nail clipper.
I recall how a couple of my Cochins would loose their toes one at a time. First it would crack,, then dry up, and then crack off. There was no remedy for it in my flock. I no longer desire to keep that breed. Maybe that breed was not designed to live as long as they lived by my coop. Developed osteoporosis

 

[BReeder!]

Lots of photos today.

The hens we're given a winter snack of squash. It's a winter squash cross of some kind that volunteered itself in our garden from hybrids seeds that were composted (not well apparently). Not good eating for us, but the birds live them and I'm sure it's full of carbs too help warm the up with the incoming winter storm. I tossed some pumpkin seeds on top too since I cleaned a pumpkin to bake. Hopefully it will be good for a pie. The one without pumpkin went to the ducks. Not sure they'll eat this, but we will see.

My handsome drake

My drake doing duck yoga to impress one of his ladies

 

[Faraday40]

Look what I found in my incubator this morning!
It looks sort of like a blue. (unexpected. Would have to be from my Blue SLO with lav cockerel) Could be a light blk/lav split.

What color do you think it is?

 

[jerryse]

Just set 13 eggs . Splash blue laced red Wyandotte over red pullets . Just want a few layer pullets . Thinking they should look BLR and lay well .

 

[cavemanrich]

Well,,,, we are getting snow now,, For those that don't necessarily watch news, here is a quick jump to get snow totals for your area, or area you may be traveling to.
https://howmuchwillitsnow.com

 

[Molpet]

Well,,,, we are getting snow now,, For those that don't necessarily watch news, here is a quick jump to get snow totals for your area, or area you may be traveling to.
https://howmuchwillitsnow.com

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Thanks
For me... not too bad

Although it started snowing before 4pm

 

[SnootyHen]

Thanks
For me... not too bad

Although it started snowing before 4pm

Same here (though I am just down the street from you -- figuratively...)

 

[Faraday40]

Well,,,, we are getting snow now,, For those that don't necessarily watch news, here is a quick jump to get snow totals for your area, or area you may be traveling to.
https://howmuchwillitsnow.com

@Molpet's not too far...... but we're predicted to get a lot more.
Too bad snow days are a thing of the past (due to remote learning).

 

[Faraday40]

Just as I submitted the above post, I got a text from DS's school..... Tomorrow will be a remote learning day for all.

I expect DD's school will send a similar text soon.


In the midst of the snowstorm, I'm thinking spring.

 

[Molpet]

@Molpet's not too far...... but we're predicted to get a lot more.
Too bad snow days are a thing of the past (due to remote learning).

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Your going to get 2x the snow as me...we will see if they are right