The coop and run have had some winterizing:



First, we are using a heater base for thier water so it will not freeze, then we wrapped the wire part of the run in plastic to cut the wind. I tossed in another 2 inches of pine bedding on the floof of the coop and we added a "sun room" to the run by installing some clear corrugated plastic roofing over the front left side of the run in front of the coop, which nearly doubles the amount of dry area for the girls. In addition, I try and toss a head of lettuce, cabbage, a handful of green beans or some other veggie into the coop for them to peck at. They are missing greens.
They are not at all thrilled with the snow, though they still adore getting outside for a brisk walk, they tend to stay on the path or under the big pine tree.
They are not at all thrilled with the snow, though they still adore getting outside for a brisk walk, they tend to stay on the path or under the big pine tree.

I love the pictures of the Chicken Parade! Our snow didn't last very long, so the chickens are back to their normal routines. Egg production is up a little, with the increasing daylight. Long way to to to get back to peak egg output, so the customers are still breathing down my neck! ;-)
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Your pix are perfect!! Wish we could do chickens where I live, but even if I could, husbutt says no. Pooo!!! Anyway, love reading your blog!! xoxo
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