They don’t like snow :)

[hlhutchinson]

As we got closer to winter I suggested to my husband that we should cover the lower half of the run to keep snow out. His reply oh we won’t need that snow won’t get in. I asked what about the snow that normaly collected in that spot before the coop, he just brushed it aside. So I said ok knowing that with the first real snow we get (it’s been a warm winter so far) will have to cover the bottom half.
Well today is that day. My girls do not like snow, so far very little has gotten into the run and they have had several days they confined themselves to the run due to snow outside it. I went to open the coop door and only one came out only to realize the ground the ramp was all covered in snow. So I swep off the ramp swept the snow as best as could to one corner and some out. Scooped the snow that had collected in the feeders and covered the bottom half as a quick fix with garbage bags and paper clips. After this they all decided it was ok to come out and get a drink then went directly back in the coop

 

[RodNTN]

My chickens don't like snow either, they do enjoy eating it though

 

[hlhutchinson]

I have 1 brave chicken who decided the snow was ok to walk in

 

[N F C]

My chickens don't like snow either, they do enjoy eating it though

They eat it?! Now that's funny Like a snow cone for chickens!

 

[RodNTN]

They eat it?! Now that's funny Like a snow cone for chickens!

Yes, they do enjoy it as a snack! Even though it is more like a meal for some of them I was surprised when they first began eating it four years ago, but it doesn't surprise me anymore

 

[N F C]

Yes, they do enjoy it as a snack! Even though it is more like a meal for some of them I was surprised when they first began eating it four years ago, but it doesn't surprise me anymore

I guess that would help with them getting their liquids in. Seems funny though, silly girls

 

[PirateGirl]

Yes, they do enjoy it as a snack! Even though it is more like a meal for some of them I was surprised when they first began eating it four years ago, but it doesn't surprise me anymore

Mine don't eat the snow, but they love the gobble up hail!

 

[SueT]

This morning we woke up to 2" of snow. Our 6 pullets and cockerel had never experienced it before.When I opened the coop before dawn, the 2 hens shoo'ed the youngsters outside while they slept in. It was 20 degrees out there. The little Sebright, Moonshine, was standing out there in the snow, stunned and shivering. I picked her up and tucked her into my jacket. I brought her in the house until the sun shone into the run and put down loads of shavings for them to walk on. She was back to her feisty self in a short time. I have been assuming she can stand winter temps. It's going to be colder next week maybe lower teens. Our only other bantams are a Cochin and a D'Uccle. They were alternating holding up one foot and then the other. So much for feathered feet being warmer......

 

[RodNTN]

I guess that would help with them getting their liquids in. Seems funny though, silly girls

I know! I figured that

Mine don't eat the snow, but they love the gobble up hail!

They eat hail?! How funny!

 

[N F C]

Mine don't eat the snow, but they love the gobble up hail!

Maybe it looks like popcorn to them