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I hope everyone is staying warm we are at 32 deg F. this morning. Burrrr
That's a heat spell; lucky, lucky. We're at 9 degrees F. I keep hoping we'll get a 32 degree day!
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Good Morning
I hope everyone is staying warm we are at 32 deg F. this morning. Burrrr
If you feel the hen is not protected from the elements enough you should be able to switch to a similar larger box/crate as long as it is in the same location. I try not to move broody hens as it, all to often, causes problems.Well, Scarlet went out to eat and i turned the crate on its side. She went right back on her eggs. If she sticks tight then maybe tomorrow i will switch eggs. She is half sticking out of the crate.
If you feel the hen is not protected from the elements enough you should be able to switch to a similar larger box/crate as long as it is in the same location. I try not to move broody hens as it, all to often, causes problems.
She is on the porch. I am thinking i will leave her in the milk crate, but maybe after dark i will move the dog kennel there and set her milk crate in the kennel. Then i can cover the whole dog kennel for more darkness and also wind protection. That way she will be in the same spot and i can lock her in at night. I hope that won't upset her....if only they would choose nesting spots to suit us, lol.
Well that makes perfect sense then. I guess that's the most economical heat method you've found?Wisconsin-20 to 30 below-serama/Japanese bantams. Serama/Japanese and Wisconsin winter do not work as these birds are not cold hardy. I also have other bird species that can not take severe cold. Electric-sealed oil heater placed inside a cupboard and cleaned often. During our coldest weather I have the heater set so the temperature does not drop below 40 degrees F.
No winter outside access and limited in warm months too. Some of my serama are not replaceable to trust the great outdoors very much.Well that makes perfect sense then. I guess that's the most economical heat method you've found?
And perfect temperature too.
So your birds don't have outside access in winter?
It can get to -20 here but usually 0 to -10 F is as low as it goes. My bird have huge combs so the cocks are susceptible to frostbite.
Occasionally I'll put them in their own building and raise it to 30 or so. But I've never heated any hens' quarters.
Diatomaceous EarthQuestion please. I have Broodys with chicks that are just over a week old. One was looking poorly yesterday so I brought inside. She had pasty butt and once warmed and some warm Gatorade she has rebounded.While inside I noticed little crawlies on the paper towel. Momma & the chicks are obviously infested. What can I use to safely combat this???![]()
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Be aware that Gatorade can contain levels of sodium harmful to chicks. I would stick to Sav-A-Chik electrolytes or use one of the many homemade receipes available here on BYC. Many have had luck in your situation with NutriDrench as well.Question please. I have Broodys with chicks that are just over a week old. One was looking poorly yesterday so I brought inside. She had pasty butt and once warmed and some warm Gatorade she has rebounded.While inside I noticed little crawlies on the paper towel. Momma & the chicks are obviously infested. What can I use to safely combat this???![]()
Thanks