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[Minniechickmama]

Okay thanks. What exactly does the bag balm do?

In addition to what Bogtown said about Bag Balm is that it will also help soften the skin up and be more pliable, especially as it gets cold and coats the skin very very well. It started as something fair farmers put on their cows udders in winter so they wouldn't get frostbite on them, and so it will keep the skin pliable for milking them. The menthol in it also stimulates circulation which helps in healing too. So, clean first, use the stuff I posted earlier, then coat with bag balm. There is another brand called Dr. Naylors in a white and red tin. I just bought some Bag Balm the other day and since it is something I have seen used since I could walk, I went with that.

 

[duluthralphie]

I don't think I have ever met one so humble as you! Have you ever read Wind in the Willows? I think I shall call you, Thadeous J. Toad! LMBO!!!!

I can always count on you for a good laugh, big guy!

Why Thank you! My Humbleness is legendary.

I have not read that book. When I was a kid I read science fiction. Also I see it was not published until I was 13 or so. Well, I feel that old sometimes.

 

[Minniechickmama]

I figured this would be a great place to ask this because I am from MN. Do any of you use horizontal water nipples in the winter here? If so what does yours look like or what are you using for a heater? This is my first winter with chickens. Sorry if this is not the correct place to ask. Any help would be appreciated.

I think it will depend on what your set up is. Someone on here uses them, Cluckies??

 

[Rich55016]

I have 19. I have a few different breeds. silver and golden laced wyandottes, barred rocks, a silkie, a frizzle, easter eggers, salmon faverolles, and a couple more. O, and a giant splash cochin rooster. I live outside of Hastings and Cottage Grove in Denmark town ship. I have used this forum to get me this far, just need a little help setting up for winter. The only real questions that I have are how to keep my water from freezing, and how do I keep my eggs from freezing. I won't have heat, and my coop will not be insulated.

 

[MagpieDucks]

I have 19. I have a few different breeds. silver and golden laced wyandottes, barred rocks, a silkie, a frizzle, easter eggers, salmon faverolles, and a couple more. O, and a giant splash cochin rooster. I live outside of Hastings and Cottage Grove in Denmark town ship. I have used this forum to get me this far, just need a little help setting up for winter. The only real questions that I have are how to keep my water from freezing, and how do I keep my eggs from freezing. I won't have heat, and my coop will not be insulated.

There is a thread on the homepage carousel about this!

 

[duluthralphie]

I have 19. I have a few different breeds. silver and golden laced wyandottes, barred rocks, a silkie, a frizzle, easter eggers, salmon faverolles, and a couple more. O, and a giant splash cochin rooster. I live outside of Hastings and Cottage Grove in Denmark town ship. I have used this forum to get me this far, just need a little help setting up for winter. The only real questions that I have are how to keep my water from freezing, and how do I keep my eggs from freezing. I won't have heat, and my coop will not be insulated.

Sounds like you have a great flock.

We all struggle with what to do for winter. I am trying to keep my waterers outside this year. I want to avoid the spillage and mess inside. I need to get some hay bales and us them as insulation and wind breaks. I am not sure my ideas will work but last year my coops were too damp.

When you get advice on here about winter watering, I caution you to check the locale the poster is from. Most places do not have our winters and they have little understanding of our hardships with water. They will all tell you what works, when they have never experienced 30 below.

 

[The BlanchRanch]

Quote:
What I think we have here, is a failure to communicate.
Ralphy. Being a non-redneck and not understanding such things I have had to study the subject.
I believe you are getting mixed up with your redneck sects.
While the Norwegian redneck may only use salt, pepper and ketchup as spices.
The Cajun redneck (the most dangerous sect of redneck) would go on a war path if such a thing as ketchup was being called a spice.
So reality, of the situation is, that we just don't know what Klops sect of redneck is.

 

[scandiafowl]

Such a satisfying meal tonight.

Potatoes and chives from our garden and eggs from our lovely ladies.

Bratkartoffeln und Ei.

 

[The BlanchRanch]

I have 19. I have a few different breeds. silver and golden laced wyandottes, barred rocks, a silkie, a frizzle, easter eggers, salmon faverolles, and a couple more. O, and a giant splash cochin rooster. I live outside of Hastings and Cottage Grove in Denmark town ship. I have used this forum to get me this far, just need a little help setting up for winter. The only real questions that I have are how to keep my water from freezing, and how do I keep my eggs from freezing. I won't have heat, and my coop will not be insulated.

Yeah. I just came here for a few questions too. That's where it starts, and then before you know it your reading and posting multiple times a day and if you have to go somewhere you go into withdrawls and find yourself hidden away in a closet with your smartphone (because you had to get a smartphone so you could keep caught up) to find out Ralphie's new signature or the newest best cure that Minnie has....

 

[The BlanchRanch]

Such a satisfying meal tonight.

Potatoes and chives from our garden and eggs from our lovely ladies.

Bratkartoffeln und Ei.

Super nummy!!!!!