The girls are managing winter well. Only on the coldest days are they confined to the coop. Yesterday we had a record seven (7) eggs- trying to figure out which hen did NOT contribute. I have started supplementing the hens' diet with flaxseed, as their days to free range are limited. Our household does not generate enough compost material to share with the flock and due to the lack of access to foragable foods such as bugs, slugs, seeds and grass- the girls simple are not getting enough wholesome nutrients. Sound familar?
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Your girls are well taken care of! Love the picture of Eric and ? They look like they are having quite the heart to heart.
ReplyDeleteWinter is coming again and this will be our first one with the girls. I am in need of some winter chicken advice, and since we are also in Webster, it will be weather-appropriate.
ReplyDeleteWe have a large coop with windows and an fenced outdoor area. Do we need to keep them inside all winter? Shuold we line the inside coop walls with straw bales to insulate? Do they need a heat lamp or two all winter?