Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[TheDandyLion]

Ohh, our unpredictable Michigan temps Dad and I want to winterize the run too but we're unsure when to do it too because of the weather fluctuations. They're predicting a really cold, really snowy winter but so far I'm not buying it... I should know better though, I've lived here all my life and have woken up to blizzards in May

Last predictions I saw from NOAA, they changed the temp prediction to chances are slightly warmer but still higher in precipitation.

I've been on the fence of when to put up the plastic too. Those few really cold, windy days we had and now 77s today. Holding off for now.

 

[Sally PB]

I usually put up the windbreak panels in November. I thought about putting the air filters over the openings in the coop, but haven't done it yet.

 

[Dreamzchaser]

I did put the plastic around, the plates inside and ready for whatever comes
Very windy today near muskegon but still let them out. They come out as they want so far. In the snow, they will be in and under the coop
All ate featherless right now, lol they look so funny!

 

[Sally PB]

Button is still hanging on, laying an egg about 2 days out of 3!

 

[1muttsfan]

70° up here today. We're at least three or four weeks away from serious winterizing.
The girls got a giant pile of leaves today, hopefully another tomorrow if I have time.

 

[chickflick]

Newbies!

I was concerned when I saw the coop. No way 6 hens will be able to fit in there, unless it’s bigger than looks. Winters can be long, and being cramped in a small space will cause problems.

 

[fuzzi]

I think our doctor is a true find, as that is not his way. He does not "push pills," and is whole heartedly behind our decision to NOT be on any pills. (Hubby is on one that he will need for the rest of his life. That's the exception.)

He's an DO, not an MD. I don't know if that is what makes the difference, or not.

MDs are allopathic, use medicine to treat. DOs use more natural remedies.

 

[fuzzi]

Oh my, I remember that winter VERY well!

In 1978 I was living in CT, and we had two huge snowstorms. The state was shut down with 36" of snow.

 

[Sammster]

I wrapped my girls' pen, today on the south and west sides. The coop protects the east side, and the north side partially protected. I do have a clear tarp for the north side, but will hold off until it gets colder. They still have access to their chunnels until the snow flies. Hoping to have a new roof for the run before winter. But they'll be safe and dry if it's not done until spring.

 

[1muttsfan]

Tardy as usual I know, but I got the garlic in finally. It was 23 degrees 3 mornings ago, so time to catch up the outside chores. That was only our second frost, and the weather is going to be warmer again for a while.