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[hogster160]

So I'm home today, mom last appt went well. My chickens however some didn't fair too well with the cold temps. 2 have frost bite on their combs. What can I do for it? I know I need more ventilation, but dh says there's too much air getting in already and it's too big of a space for them to stay warm So needless to say I'm confused. The coup is 8 x 12 with 20 birds. There is about 10 sq feet of open ventilation. Then the window is bout another 2 sq feet. Dang it I thought I did so good putting this coop up I wouldn't have this problem, yet I do. So how do I fix it? And what can I do for those that have frost bite? We offer no light or heat to the coop.

Thanks

Deb

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Ugh! While I'm glad we only got about 3" of snow overnight, still a pain to care for the chickens! And of course I stepped on some left over metal siding and fell right on my butt while carrying out water! Lol. I was wet. Thankfully the waterers weren't very frozen. Just the very top, more like a thick slushy.

Just curious, how well do LF Cochins fly? I'm hoping they aren't able to fly over the 4 ft fence. I didn't get the netting up in time (meaning I forgot to buy it lol).

I am not sure either. Glad you are ok, I fell twice already just tending to the geese and ducks

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Hehehe not hijacking, just contributing!! I adore your silkies!

Seriously, don't ever worry about too many posts, we don't mind a bit! And welcome pics also!
As I tell everyone, its not MY thread its OUR thread. As long as its family clean, post anything, kids graduation, new puppy, or rant

 

[minmin1258]

She does count ... poor baby... Lol! Love all your animals. I envy you your farm wish I lived on MORE property!

 

[SallyinIndiana]

Guys, my Dad is home! They released him today!
He is a candidate for the new surgery. So now we wait, his valve is larger than normal so he is on a waiting list.
2 more tests and see the Dr the 24th,
Kidneys are a concern, he may be on dialysis soon

We are buying his and hers wheelchairs so I can transport both to appts alone.
Probably will need a chairlift soon.

Glad to hear he is home. I hope he gets his new valve soon.

Quote: The light blue should help provide a half shade environment and we plan to take some of the windows out making the coop more open air style.

 

[CCCCCCCCHICKENS]

I went to Rural King today. i only spent $5.40 for Christmas presents for the chickens my dog lol. I can go online and get a 15 % rebate. $0.75 back, I should of spent more

 

[pipdzipdnreadytogo]

Okay, I apparently have run out of luck for the year. I just got a 'red screen of death' on my laptop, which means it is doomed. Everything I have saved to it is gone. Pictures, stories I've written-- including a 40 chapter story I had finally been editing for its final draft! Kaput. I am so frustrated and upset. There are things on this computer that I have no backup for. And now I only have my phone to work with if I want to check in here!

Sorry, rant over. Just... Ugh!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Okay, I apparently have run out of luck for the year. I just got a 'red screen of death' on my laptop, which means it is doomed. Everything I have saved to it is gone. Pictures, stories I've written-- including a 40 chapter story I had finally been editing for its final draft!

Kaput. I am so frustrated and upset. There are things on this computer that I have no backup for. And now I only have my phone to work with if I want to check in here!

Sorry, rant over. Just... Ugh!

Oh no! This has NOT been a good year for you. I would be crushed too, I have a portable HD I back up to, never often enough.
I am so sorry

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Its been crazy but I feel like its slowing down a notch around here.
Pipd, brad, kab, omg all you guys LOVE the pics!
I did want to say, the CX "cornish cross" meaties can and will act fairly normal if you just let them be a chicken.
I still have LilX from july 2012, and she is strong as an ox. Looks like one too!

She lays a very large brown egg, often a double yolker. I have hatched some, and they do grow out like a regular bird.
Usually will be a splash. mostly white with flecks of gold or black.
Tank passed away while I was sick. DD thinks he flipped (heart attack) he was flat on his back feet in the air.
He was about 12 pounds, and quite impressive. He was the park at the food dish type, so I limited his intake.
Guessing he wooed too many extra helpings and that did him in.
I free ranged our group and the birds were just too good to be true, best fried chicken I ever made.
Smallest was just under 5 pounds dressed, largest was nearly 8 pounds at 12-13 weeks.
Fermented feed and free range made a huge difference. Highly recommend it!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

So I'm home today, mom last appt went well. My chickens however some didn't fair too well with the cold temps. 2 have frost bite on their combs. What can I do for it? I know I need more ventilation, but dh says there's too much air getting in already and it's too big of a space for them to stay warm So needless to say I'm confused. The coup is 8 x 12 with 20 birds. There is about 10 sq feet of open ventilation. Then the window is bout another 2 sq feet. Dang it I thought I did so good putting this coop up I wouldn't have this problem, yet I do. So how do I fix it? And what can I do for those that have frost bite? We offer no light or heat to the coop.

Thanks

Deb

Ventilation needs to be above the roosts, roofline. Close the lower windows vents etc. I drill holes, or even cut out if needed and cover with hardware cloth at the peaks to keep a flow moving.
I had issues with my grow out coop since it still wasn't ventilated well enough, saw moisture on the windows, not good! Its empty and all the birds are in the main coop now.
Keep the bedding dry and clean, try not to water or feed inside the coop if u can.
Not sure how to treat frostbite, hope someone can help answer. I would probably use a dab of "bag balm" and rub into the comb/waddles if it was my birds.
Good stuff, use it on wounds for the critters, all kinds of things.

 

[Mother2Hens]

bradselig ~ Looks like Christmas fun at your house! The gob of Silkies remind me of Kabhyper’s. All of the birds you brought home in your sleigh are beautiful! Don't forget about my specific Cochin order that I am expecting you to produce exactly as requested: One Lavender, one blue, both girls, one frizzled. Get to work, chicken breeder! That's really cool that the chickens, especially the broodies, settled right in. I would have thought that they'd all be a little stressed out.

kabhyper ~ Your animals have it made on Harmony Lane. And I especially love Rio’s sweet face.



jchny ~ That’s great that your Dad got to come home! Just remember not to overdo it yourself because you have so many faces to care for.

minmin ~ You’re an Honorary Hoosier! It doesn’t matter if you live in West Virginia-- it’s around a five and a half hour drive from where I am at the “toe of the boot” to the top of the boot (Indiana’s shape), so it’s not like all of us live a stone’s throw away.

chisNchickens ~ Don’t ever feel like you’re hijacking the thread! There are no limits on posts and other topics are welcome. We love photos, and your Silkies are amazing! Are they ever allowed in the mud -- haha --with the rain we had today on top of the snow, it was really muddy when I had my hens out.