Shivering Buckling this morning

[dlamb82]

Get straw for the shelter. It's hollow and holds in body heat unlike hay. Hay is only feed.

Ok thank you! I did not know that! We closed in their shelter more over the weekend and have not seen anymore shivering so far!

 

[chickens really]

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Ok thank you! I did not know that! We closed in their shelter more over the weekend and have not seen anymore shivering so far!

Nice pen but definitely use straw. It's way better in the cold.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Nice pen. You could try making a raised platform for them to lay on to keep him off the ground. We've always used hay mostly, but on occasion have used straw. We even use shavings. The goats sit and eat it for a while until it's too dirty to continue.

 

[cassie]

Get straw for the shelter. It's hollow and holds in body heat unlike hay. Hay is only feed.

You are right. My favorite bedding was always a layer of shavings with a generous amount of straw on top. The shavings did a good job of absorbing moisture and provided insulation from the ground. The straw provided warmth and a nice cushion to lie on.

 

[chickens really]

You are right. My favorite bedding was always a layer of shavings with a generous amount of straw on top. The shavings did a good job of absorbing moisture and provided insulation from the ground. The straw provided warmth and a nice cushion to lie on.

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