Winter thread:Chickens

[JLS]

Here is a photo of my flock just moments after scattering the used shavings on the snow.

 

[Chicken poppy]

Here is a photo of my flock just moments after scattering the used shavings on the snow.

So adorable!

 

[JLS]

Under the covered portion of the run I provide:
• treat balls filled with black oil sunflower seeds & black soldier fly larvae
• dust bath
• suet holder filled with veggies and/or fruit
• children's picnic table

I enclosed the covered portion with plastic to provide a wind break and keep the snow out.

In the run I shovel paths and sprinkle used shavings on the ground to encourage the flock to be outside. I replace the used shavings with new ones inside the coop. This helps keep everything thing fresh.

UPDATE: I am removing the hanging suet feeder for my chickens. I noticed one of my Cochins has a beak injury and several others have what appears to be bruising on their beaks in the same location. It's my best guess as to why these injuries are occuring