http://frugalhomesteading.com/blog/caring-for-pullets-in-winter/2009/02/ Frugal homesteading tips, frugal recipies, and frugal living ideas from a semi-suburban homesteader longing for a farm. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:58:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://frugalhomesteading.com/blog/caring-for-pullets-in-winter/2009/02/comment-page-1/#comment-7571 Rooster Shamblin Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:56:40 +0000 http://frugalhomesteading.com/blog/?p=33#comment-7571 Please take a few minutes of your time and read my chicken blog. I have been raising 50 breeds of chickens for 40 years. Please take a few minutes of your time and read my chicken blog. I have been raising 50 breeds of chickens for 40 years.

]]> http://frugalhomesteading.com/blog/caring-for-pullets-in-winter/2009/02/comment-page-1/#comment-5367 Laura Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:18:13 +0000 http://frugalhomesteading.com/blog/?p=33#comment-5367 Last year my husband made an excellent insulation for chickens so that the situation now is much better. Chickens are not cold and they always have water, not ice. Previously, our chickens died because they were cold. Last year my husband made an excellent insulation for chickens so that the situation now is much better. Chickens are not cold and they always have water, not ice. Previously, our chickens died because they were cold.

]]> http://frugalhomesteading.com/blog/caring-for-pullets-in-winter/2009/02/comment-page-1/#comment-2662 Lori Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:11:25 +0000 http://frugalhomesteading.com/blog/?p=33#comment-2662 Hi, Our family really enjoys our chickens and now we even let one hen have several chicks. Our kids loved it. In the winter, (here in N. Florida it gets in the 20's at night), we have a heat lamp (red bulb) with a timer to go on at dusk. This extends their day and they continue to lay just as many eggs as in the spring and summer. We belong to a group called Back Yard Chickens, which we love to get ideas from. We even built an incubator at home to hatch chicks. Hi,
Our family really enjoys our chickens and now we even let one hen have several chicks. Our kids loved it. In the winter, (here in N. Florida it gets in the 20’s at night), we have a heat lamp (red bulb) with a timer to go on at dusk. This extends their day and they continue to lay just as many eggs as in the spring and summer. We belong to a group called Back Yard Chickens, which we love to get ideas from. We even built an incubator at home to hatch chicks.

]]> http://frugalhomesteading.com/blog/caring-for-pullets-in-winter/2009/02/comment-page-1/#comment-2573 Maria Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:57:51 +0000 http://frugalhomesteading.com/blog/?p=33#comment-2573 Kate, in mild climates your chickens will be fine. Even if the ground freezes, the chickens are generally still fine. It's severe temps that are dangerous. Make sure they have access to the coop, out of the elements, at all times. Their roosting bars need to be wood -- never metal. It is unusual for chickens to get frostbite on their feet, but more common on combs and waffles. For mild cases, rub with snow or cold water until thawed. Bad cases will necessitate removal. Best of luck with your new flock! Kate, in mild climates your chickens will be fine. Even if the ground freezes, the chickens are generally still fine. It’s severe temps that are dangerous. Make sure they have access to the coop, out of the elements, at all times. Their roosting bars need to be wood — never metal. It is unusual for chickens to get frostbite on their feet, but more common on combs and waffles. For mild cases, rub with snow or cold water until thawed. Bad cases will necessitate removal. Best of luck with your new flock!

]]> http://frugalhomesteading.com/blog/caring-for-pullets-in-winter/2009/02/comment-page-1/#comment-2572 Kate Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:18:22 +0000 http://frugalhomesteading.com/blog/?p=33#comment-2572 I am just starting my small backyard chicken flock and will be bringing them home in March. I have read all of your ideas and thoughts about the "How To's" of raising a small flock. Very helpful and gave me the courage to try it! I live in low lands of Washington State and the winters are pretty mild here, but it does freeze. Question? How would I know if the chickens are having freezing problems with their feet? Do they start to limp, do they change colour? Thanks and please keep sending us updates! Kate I am just starting my small backyard chicken flock and will be bringing them home in March. I have read all of your ideas and thoughts about the “How To’s” of raising a small flock. Very helpful and gave me the courage to try it! I live in low lands of Washington State and the winters are pretty mild here, but it does freeze. Question? How would I know if the chickens are having freezing problems with their feet? Do they start to limp, do they change colour? Thanks and please keep sending us updates! Kate

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