Rooster Hill Farm: More Snow (with pix)

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December 14, 2004

More Snow (with pix)

Yesterday we got snow that stuck to the ground all day. It snowed all night and we have about 2-3 inches on the ground. It puts things in a holiday mood but I'll tell you I am not ready for the next couple months of snow! These pictures were taken yesterday but it looks almost the same today, just a touch more snow.

Most of the chickens have been moved into coops and they stay inside all day. With the snow and cold wind, it is better for them to be protected. I am hoping I will get more eggs out of the deal ;-) Some chickens are still in the field and get let out of their coops in the morning. They are creatures of habit. Their first activity is to race each other to breakfast. Looks like Junior is losing this race.

We finished the new coop a couple weeks ago. All of this year's chicks have been moved inside as well as the Cornish bantams who lived there all summer. The first day was rough but now everyone gets along. Luke is not used to them being cooped up, and waits for his buddies Checkers and Honey outside their door.

While I did chores, Luke entertained himself with non-stop strutting. He was truly strutting just for the sake of strutting since no one was paying him any attention.

The ducks and geese were his closest audience but they were only concerned with swimming and preening. The water is definitely warmer than the air these days.
Speaking of geese, a flock of snow geese flew over this morning. And on my drive to work, I saw a small group of snow buntings in a corn field.

Posted by roosterh at December 14, 2004 6:29 AM

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hi i just have a question are chickens supposed to lay on their sides and does it mean something

Posted by: michelle at January 28, 2005 8:11 PM

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December 14, 2004

More Snow (with pix)

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