Winter is almost here!! Share your tips and tricks for coping the elements with your chickens!

[dawn secord]

I will try that. It has been a gradual process to even get her in the nesting box. She has certainly been low bird on the totem pole. Her head is bald - scarred from years of being pecked. Not sure she will roost next to any of the birds, but worth trying. Thank you.

 

[dawn secord]

I have alfalfa and straw. Is the alfalfa better than straw? Thank you for taking the time to respond. Much appreciated.

 

[dawn secord]

Thanks so much! Sounds wonderful. I do have straw. Perhaps I should mix the two some - a layer of straw and then some shavings on top of that. Yes, we do like clean feet for sure!!

Have a great evening!

 

[birdwrangler057]

I have alfalfa and straw. Is the alfalfa better than straw? Thank you for taking the time to respond. Much appreciated.

I have never used or even touched alfalfa, but it looks pretty similar so I guess it would work. No prob

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

We get to -20 and my frizzles do fine. Your weather is considered balmy to us. I use hay because they can also forage through it. Frizzle cochins are tender hearted and can be bullied easily. Glad you gave her a better home with more compatible birds.

 

[wamtazlady]

Winter is no longer a theoretical "coming soon." It is here. We're having a high of 16 F on Monday with a low of 1. Am hoping all we've done to prepare for this season is enough.

 

[dawn secord]

Thank you

 

[dawn secord]

She is a really sweet bird. I'm glad to have her and am pretty protective of her.

 

[dawn secord]

Holy smokes. Sounds rough! Stay warm!

 

[Flock Master64]

She is a really sweet bird. I'm glad to have her and am pretty protective of her.

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