Okies in the BYC The Original

[poultryand bees]

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Oklahoma City is spitting a little bit of snow. We had mist earlier this evening that has now frozen, so I imagine the roads will be slick in the morning. The wind however is howling - although the weather station says it is only blowing 14 mph. Temperature was 34 when I got home at 7pm and now it is 21 degrees. But I was warm in my overalls when I was feeding for about 2 hours!

I tried to get some birds that were roosting in the bushes to go into one of the coops, because their feathers have a sheen of ice on them. I have a white EE hen that is going to have a cold rear end, because all of her bottom feathers came off in my hand when I tried to grab her off her perch and she rolled out of my grasp.

Edited to add: OG&E's system map shows that they have more than 30,000 customers in the OKC metro area without power. The wind was blowing about 27 mph earlier this evening, so I suspect that is part of the cause.

 

[Sooner]

Good morning everyone.


I am off to get ready for work. Looks like any snow/sleet missed us. I know it was drizzling at around 10 so I am sure the roads will be alittle slick. I am glad that I got everything done yesterday. I shouldn't have much to do for the hens this morning. The Juvies are liking being switched over to layer pellets. Think I will wear my coveralls. Have a great day everyone.

 

[smfamf]

Hello all. It is mighty cold out there. Luckily my kids catch the bus in the driveway. They get to stay in the house until it gets here. They just caught the bus and all morning chores are done. Crawling back in the heated bed is looking really promising.

 

[poultryand bees]

Good morning everyone. Looks like a great day for hot tea with honey, an extra sweater and maybe a scarf around your neck while you are going about your daily activities. I am going to let hubby give the hens some water today, rather than get all bundled up myself. He has to go out anyway to give water to the big animals. No sense in both of us getting out.

 

[smfamf]

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They go to a small town school in Canute, OK. Most of the schools, churches and businesses around here are open today. I got up a 6:00 to check for closings and the bus was here at 7:10, right on time. I guess the roads aren't too bad out here. I don't know personally, but I will find out in a little while when I make a run to the post office.

 

[sjarvis00]

Good morning okies! Not every school in the state. My kids went to school this morning with a hugh protest that I made them bundle up... they were determined that it isnt that cold and they could handle it. my kids get to catch the bus at the driveway so they get to stay inside until it get in sight, thank goodness. All the schools around us are closed but ours. my only concern is they have to walk outside to get to the cafateria, not too far but i know they wont bundle back up to get over there.

 

[Teach97]

We are in school Donna! We ain't scared! Our kids are smart enough to wear clothes! Well...most of them...I am thinking Darwin awards.

Shavon - I will have cages darling! Offer stands if you want to hop in and there is room! heck we can squeeze! Besides i am fairly sure we will be going in two vehicles.

It is supposed to be really stupid cold tomorrow...sigle digits if not below!!! Wind chills are in the negative teens! Left before the birds went outside so not sure how they are taking it...the ones inside sure liked the idea of water!

 

[smfamf]

Well I guess I better get to work. Anyone wanna come help?! I have to stuff envelopes today. Well actually it was supposed to be done on the 1st, but I get to claim bad weather and holiday as my excuse for being slow. Usually I just claim laziness!

 

[faerielady]

Lots of schools this way are canceled. I got up, checked the news, left a voicemail for my boss, and we went back to bed til 7am. J's class was canceled today too (building without electricity) so he's currently sitting on my couch playing WoW. Trying to decide if I want to take a nap.

 

[muesky]

Good Morning Everyone!
Hope everyone is staying warm. Norman schools are open so here I am. The roads were not bad at all even out at our place, but then again we did not get much precipitation. I am worried about the birds since I was not able to check on them before I left this morning. I know they have food, water and bedding and plenty of warmed shelters if they will just stay in them.
You know I think I am going to start a breed program for the smart chickens. The ones who stay out of the cold weather, keep themselves safe and go into the coop like they are supposed to. At this point I would not care if they were the ugliest birds you had ever seen as long as they had enough common sense to stay out of the cold.
Well I better get ready for the kids they will be here soon.
Everyone be safe, stay warm and have a great day!!!