Wyoming Unite!!!!

[R2elk]

No idea where it came from but found this little salamander in one of my duck pools this morning.

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Tiger salamander. They're native here. They come out when there is sufficient rain.

 

[DuneDucks]

Tiger salamander. They're native here. They come out when there is sufficient rain.

Thanks, that's what I thought but I wasn't sure. I guess that's our "state amphibian"? That's pretty cool. First one I've spotted out here.

 

[R2elk]

Thanks, that's what I thought but I wasn't sure. I guess that's our "state amphibian"? That's pretty cool. First one I've spotted out here.

This is one I dug up in the garden in 2020.

 

[AngelinaThePekin8]

Thanks, that's what I thought but I wasn't sure. I guess that's our "state amphibian"? That's pretty cool. First one I've spotted out here.

We used to have one as a pet, probably 7 years ago I don't really remember how long we had her for, we called her Christmas if I remember right (I was really young around then so I don't remember much of the details very well)
I've seen young tiger salamanders in one our window wells before, I haven't seen any in the last four to five years though.

 

[alinas2010]

Hey y’all, can I see some of your Wyoming coops? I live in Casper and we’re preparing our 4 girls a big coop out of a 8x8 shed. I’m concerned about how to prepare it well enough to keep them warm for winters here. Do we insulate? Anyone have suggestions? Here’s what we’ve got so far. I don’t wanna let these ladies down!

 

[R2elk]

Hey y’all, can I see some of your Wyoming coops? I live in Casper and we’re preparing our 4 girls a big coop out of a 8x8 shed. I’m concerned about how to prepare it well enough to keep them warm for winters here. Do we insulate? Anyone have suggestions? Here’s what we’ve got so far. I don’t wanna let these ladies down!

My guinea coop is insulated. My chicken coop is cement block and is not insulated. Ventilation is very important.

 

[alinas2010]

My guinea coop is insulated. My chicken coop is cement block and is not insulated. Ventilation is very important.

We are definitely adding more ventilation. Your chickens stay plenty warm in winter?

 

[R2elk]

We are definitely adding more ventilation. Your chickens stay plenty warm in winter?

Some of the roosters get frostbite on their combs.

 

[alinas2010]

Some of the roosters get frostbite on their combs.

I bet those big guys got a lot more comb to protect that is one concern of mine for my ladies. I will be breaking out the Vaseline. Thank you!

 

[R2elk]

I bet those big guys got a lot more comb to protect that is one concern of mine for my ladies. I will be breaking out the Vaseline. Thank you!

I have White Leghorn hens. They don't get frostbite. Only the roosters get it. I am assuming it is because of their vanity and their refusal to put their heads under their wings when sleeping.