I know some people thrive in the colder weather, enjoying the snow sports and getting outside as much as possible, but for animal people, this year has been depressing… and wet I live in Mid-Michigan and my flock and me have the winter blues! I do not mind the cold weather one bit, it is why I chose to live in Michigan It’s a relief when we have cold weather, because a lot of the bugs pass away or go dormant and we do not have
Winter weather is quickly approaching here in northwest Indiana, so this means it’s time to prepare our coops for the season to come Now, surprisingly enough, chickens are very cold hardy animals If you think about it, all those feathers act like little down jackets While your flock may not like the cold and snowy conditions, they can easily survive in blistery temperatures – especially when you set them up for success from the get-go Here are a few of my favorite ways to winterize your coop