frostbite
frostbite on Alektorophobia: a running collection of 2 stories we have gathered and hand-picked because they are worth your time. Every post here touches on frostbite in some way — the news, the analysis, the deep dives, and the occasional surprise find. Chickens. Everything there is to know about chickens and the fear of them. New stories are added to this page as we find them, so check back if you want to keep up with what is happening around frostbite, or subscribe to the RSS feed to get them as soon as they are published. Browse the collection below, or head back to the homepage to see everything Alektorophobia is covering right now.
New Coop, New Hope: Alaska Hens Brave the Cold
## New Coop, New Hope: Alaska Hens Brave the Cold – And Where Are Those Eggs?! A hearty congratulations to /u/indecentyogi and their flock for their move to a new coop! Relocating chickens, especially in a climate like Alaska's, presents unique challenges – as evidenced by last year’s frostbite concerns. Their new 4x8 coop, designed for cozy nighttime roosting and daytime free-ranging, seems to be holding steady, maintaining a comfortable 40+ degrees despite sub-freezing temperatures. However, a common post-move quirk has emerged: a frantic search for egg-laying spots! The hens are exhibiting an urgent need to lay, potentially leading to egg-binding worries. This situation highlights a familiar dilemma – balancing the advice against returning to the old coop with the need to protect hen health.
Brrr! Frosty Combs and Waddles? Winter Watering Woes with Your Chickens
Brrr! Frosty combs and waddles are a genuine winter worry for chicken keepers, especially those of us in colder climates. /u/clarenceisacat recently shared a common challenge: daily thawing of nipples in a rainwater-fed watering system due to freezing. Seeking a solution, they're eyeing the PAUQRWIE heated waterer but rightly concerned about potential frostbite for their flock, particularly those with sizable combs and waddles. Have you navigated this frosty fowl predicament? We’re diving into the pros and cons of heated waterers and seeking community wisdom on preventing frostbite. If you've used a similar system, please share your experiences – your tips could be cluck-tastic!