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Post by themotherhen on Jan 23, 2016 21:37:03 GMT
When you close up the coop at night, put down a tarp weighted down with rocks or wood pieces so it doesn't blow away. In the morning when you open up the coop, remove the tarp and they have a snow free place to peck at.
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Post by blackfeather on Jan 24, 2016 2:12:41 GMT
Good idea, but too late for me.  |
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Post by themotherhen on Jan 24, 2016 4:24:53 GMT
Maybe next time :-)
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Post by woolieface on Jan 25, 2016 15:21:54 GMT
I usually end up throwing a bale of old hay or straw down for them, but the tarp would save me some work. This year they have developed a new tactic. They have been working out their wing muscles, flying from point to point where there's a rock here or fence there they can land on. Problem is, they have taken to spending a lot of time in the snow-free road, much to the angst of neighbors.
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Post by partndn on Jan 25, 2016 15:37:30 GMT
Mine are trying the flight pattern too Woolie.
I have been a little worried that they find their way over fence, but that hasn't happened yet.
They've mostly congregated under some shrub and just hung out. This is good, since I feel like they're a neon target for hawks if they stroll around atop the huge white mass.
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Post by woolieface on Jan 25, 2016 21:40:35 GMT
Some of mine can clear the fence. Those are the younger birds who are not quite full grown and are lighter. I hope they don't continue this habit when we put the garden out or they will be feasting on our seedlings.
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Post by themotherhen on Jan 25, 2016 23:55:19 GMT
My chickens can all get over the fence with the exception of my Easter egger hen and one of my roosters. They are too heavy to fly.
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