Winter is Coming!

Providing some entertainment is key to happy hens during the colder months.  Suet is a big hit with the girls, keeping them occupied as well as giving them extra slow burning calories to stay warm during the long, cold nights.

In northern New England, winter has a way of sneaking in before December has even made an appearance. We had a huge snow storm on November 2 and then another one the day before Thanksgiving. The hens are clearly not impressed, especially my two Welsummers. They tolerate cold temperatures but when compared to my Wyandottes and Easter Eggers, my two Wellie girls are ready to pack up and head south!  

In the fall I filled up a small kiddie pool with dirt and put it in the coop so during the winter they would have a place to take their dust baths.  They are very pleased with their high end accommodations!  They also have access to the horse stall and during the late morning and early afternoon when the sun shines in, they have a sun bath.

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