Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[1muttsfan]

Hi Lady G, welcome to BYC and the Michigan thread


Since they are fully feathered out, they do not need any supplemental heat. Taking the heat away now will allow them to acclimate as a weather cools. There are many good reasons for not providing heat in the winter.
You can certainly start offering them small amounts of snacks, but I wouldn't give them a whole lot until they're a little older.

 

[LadyGuinevere]

Honestly ... I took it all from their lead. They were not interested in heat at all. After that first week, it was running downhill from the heat at a very rapid pace. I'm leaving a window open just a bit tonight.

 

[Sally PB]

I remember the snow of 78'

Oh my, I remember that winter VERY well!

 

[LadyGuinevere]

Oh my, I remember that winter VERY well!

Yes ... my dad did a slide that went from a snow/ice stairway in the backyard, to the roof on our house (two story Tudor style in Dearborn), around and thru the driveway on the other side of the house to the backyard to go up again!! The whole neighborhood was in our yard vying for a trip down the slide.

 

[Sally PB]

We had a drift that formed in front of our front window, and a "swoop" that came down from the eaves. They were within an inch of touching each other.

I went to the PO for the mail, and I couldn't climb the last 30 feet of the driveway, as the snow was thigh deep. So I laid down and rolled up the hill until I rolled out into the road. Actually, "rolled up the hill" doesn't describe what I did. I laid down, threw myself onto my side, then onto my stomach, then onto my other side. Repeat until I fell onto the road.

Fun times...

 

[1muttsfan]

Magnesium can be a little tricky. Some things reduce its absorption, such as taking it along with a high fiber food or with certain medications. Medications to reduce stomach acidity, diuretics, and medications for osteoporosis can all decrease magnesium absorption. As can certain medical conditions, like chronic gastrointestinal disorders, type 2 diabetes, and alcohol use disorder.

Fortunately there are foods which are high in magnesium, such as nuts, seeds, legumes, fortified foods such as cereals, yogurt, milk, leafy greens, and whole grains. A single serving of almonds has 3/4 of daily the requirement.

 

[Chickin Fairy]

Welcome @LadyGuinevere if you cut up foods like cantaloupe and watermelon, you can give them to your birds. 7 RIRs will get big, what are the dimensions of your coop and your run? Do you plan out letting them free range at all? Aww, they're cute I remember that age well! We actually had a discussion a few pages back on heating/insulating the coop and a lot of good discussion there. I have 6 barnyard mix hens and one mini rooster. You don't need a rooster and they aren't for everyone, but he really has brought a lot of good to my tiny flock.

Feel free to ask any questions! I had a ton when I first started out, and even now I still have some. This group has been very helpful!

 

[Chickin Fairy]

Morning all! There is a lady who has reached out to me who has bitten off more than she can chew. She's looking to rehome 7 hens that are about 4-6 months old. We're in the Southwest corner of the state. Anyone have some room?

 

[troyer]

Morning all! There is a lady who has reached out to me who has bitten off more than she can chew. She's looking to rehome 7 hens that are about 4-6 months old. We're in the Southwest corner of the state. Anyone have some room?

What are the breed varieties?

 

[Chickin Fairy]

What are the breed varieties?

She's going to get me pictures and I'll post here when she does. I don't think she knows what breed they are but she got them from TSC.