Our snow had disappeared for a week or so and my chickens were really pleased. They wandered all around the yard foraging and just generally enjoying the January thaw. But yesterday we got a couple inches of snow and now they won't come out. They are hanging out in the coop and complaining.....
(you'd think they could at least lay eggs while they're in there - no eggs yet)
Its the opposite with Suzie. She can't get enough of the snow. She brought her chewie out and enjoyed a good chew in the snow this afternoon.
Suzie is 7 months old now. She a slim, long legged Portuguese water dog pup and sweet as can be. She doesn't like to stay still and does a really good job of keeping Skippy (who's 8 years old now) on his toes.
My dog Charlie loves the snow too...not so much the chickens. Suzie is getting big! She'll keep Skippy young!
ReplyDeleteSkippy's vet said Suzie's doing a good job! He's 61 lbs and lots of muscle now. Pretty big for a PWD.
ReplyDeleteOur chickens hate the snow too. They will go out in the negative degree weather without snow, but not in the 30+ degree weather with snow!!! Haha. The 4 of them are 28-30 weeks old and not a single egg yet. We are very much looking forward to spring. The kids are all super excited to find their chicken laying an egg. Each kid got one chicken :)
ReplyDeleteWell, I have read about people who run animal boutiques, perhaps this is your opportunity to invent "Chicken Wellington Boots" to keey their feet dry and warm!
ReplyDeleteMarian (LondonUK)