4 eggs AM-It looks like the brutal arctic blast has finally broken. I’m not going to proclaim it is warm outside, but oddly 15 degrees feels warmer than minus zeros. The wind has picked up again making what could be a better day into a freezing day again. “Crunchy Snow Days” Flock got a nice batch of warm kernel corn and stale sourdough bread. They love the bread, run around with it in their beaks playing “keep away” from each other. Happily clucking away as they search the ground for pieces.

Turned off the overhead light, as the nights aren’t getting below zero anymore.   I think it did what it was supposed to, and kept all the hens safe from frostbite. I know there are critics out there that think lights and such are unnecessary. maybe as I get past this winter and have a few under my belt I’ll feel safer leaving the flock to mother nature, but at present I just think this weather was too severe for even the strongest

Today is a “get things done day” Plans on assorted chores and baking some wonderful homemade bread