Old Man Winter
January 23, 2013 - Author: Fallen sky - No Comments2 eggs this AM. One of them was cracked. Beyond cold, wind chill reaching -10 this morning. Last night Carl turned on the heat lamp, a low voltage light, generally used for reptiles but seems to work well for our chickens. They all seem frisky and happy which is great and no signs of frostbite on their combs, wattles or feet.
I fed them a can of Libby’s corn, warmed in the microwave for 25 seconds, I just throw it in and they have to run around and find it, good exercise and corn helps raise their body temps. Along with luke warm water and their usual layer pellets. The lamp will stay on till the cold weather breaks.
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