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    White earlobes with pink/purple discoloration in cold weather

    White earlobes have a pink/purple discoloration. We had a drastic temp change this week with it getting very cold for my location (low 20’s at night). Coop is wrapped, etc and hens free range all day outside in the sun (temp gets up to about 40). They are all acting normal, but I am worried this...
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    Insulating for the cold with a coop made for the heat!

    Hi y'all! This is my first winter with my flock so I apologize if this is a silly question. I have 9 bantam chickens, and I had thought I had insulated my coop well. However, they're still shivering! I'm in western North Carolina, and I have two silkies that aren't phenomenally cold-hardy, as...
  3. Caring for Ducks in Winter: Your Ultimate Guide

    Caring for Ducks in Winter: Your Ultimate Guide

    Hey there! If you have ducks, you might be wondering how to take care of them during the cold winter months. Ducks are pretty tough, but they still need some extra help to stay healthy and happy when it gets chilly. Let’s dive into some important tips for caring for your ducks in winter! First...
  4. Caring for Chickens in Winter: A Comprehensive Guide

    Caring for Chickens in Winter: A Comprehensive Guide

    Caring for Chickens in Winter Hey there! If you have chickens, you might be wondering how to take care of them during the cold winter months. Chickens are pretty tough, but they still need some extra love and care when the weather gets chilly. Let’s dive into some important tips for keeping your...
  5. Melissa in the PNW

    Our birdies seem to be freezing!

    We have 19 chickens and four ducks. It very quickly has dropped in temperature to about -10 at night and maybe 3° during the day. I went to check on the birds this morning and it looks like our ducks are literally shaking from the cold. The coop is not large enough for me to feel safe putting a...
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