EGGCELLENT ADVENTURES Ep. 44 Winter Prep Minisode
from Eggcellent Adventures with Reec Swiney Hosted by Reec Swiney, Maurice Swiney
We dive into winter prep for your backyard flock. Especially for those who are dealing with their first winter! Winter prep - Water very important - Heated dishes - Buckets - Heated hose Food - Ample feed - Switch from layer feed if they are all in molt - Corn will help heat bodies up MOST chickes are built for cold - Desiger breeds can get frost bite on those big head feathers (polish and bantams) - SAY NO TO HEAT LAMPS o Dust o Feathers o Jumpy birds can all cause fires!!! - IF you just MUST use heat, use a heat plate NOT A HOT PLATE THAT YOU COOK ON - A heat plate that you would use for a brooder box, Cozy Chick makes one
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