Waterers In Winter

How to Keep Chicken Water from Freezing Safely in Winter

Brrrr It’s cold out  A new flock owner soon learns that subfreezing weather presents the challenge of keeping the chicken’s water liquid when mother nature wants to turn it to ice

 

Chickens have an amazing ability to thrive in cold weather, but they must have liquid water to drink They can’t consume ice or snow and must be able to drink liquid water many times every day

 

Years ago, our coop lacked electricity During cold spells we carried a bucket of warm water to the flock every couple of hours to replace

Prepping for Winter

Well, well, well, look who has showed up! FALL! Which means for us flock tenders we have to start the preparation for winter! From making sure we have a way to keep them warm, protecting their crops and feet, providing them with a healthy diet and making sure they will have plenty of snacks, now that the grass will be covered in snow soon!

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