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Late Saturday in to Sunday
Some very significant show fall |
Winter in CO has officially arrived in all it's glory. This being the first significant storm this year, last year was very dry, the roads to the Nugget Ranch were treacherous and beautiful at the same time. This morning after picture reminds me of how my pantry is stocked and is there enough food in the house until the route is clear! I know...totally over thinking! It's likely travel will be rough and muddy for a few days. Here in CO, it's melts quickly, but on country dirt roads? Muddin' anyone? Believe me, 7 to 8+ inches of snow brings on a whole set of new challenges out here. Walking being the first challenge!
Trudging as I like to call it, takes a great deal of effort and can be exhausting should one be hauling water to the Nuggets or wood to the house. I will tell you this...it takes a lot longer to get chores done in the morning, not only because you are freezing to death, you are also worried that the Nuggets may have frozen over night. However...I did learn that, depending on who you ask...A chicken can give off approximately
10 BTUs of heat, for me that's 50 total BTU's produced in the coop at night, which is approximately
14.6535535 watts. I don't think that would powering any small hand tools, but I am hoping it will keep them warmer at night as the temperatures plummet. I heard some advise for Lisa at
Fresh Eggs Daily that to create extra heat in your coop is to simply....Get more chickens! I'll have to keep that in mind :)
Some clever modifications had to be made to ensure the coop was warmer and free of drafts and wind. (it blows like a mutha effer up in here). I like to call my Nugget housing somewhat "Ghetto Chic" Check it out...all the tarps!
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| this looks more like an old trailer in a trailer park :) |
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| Inside is pretty snow and damp free |
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Just looking at this makes my actually laugh out loud
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The Nuggets are doing just fine. I have very cold hardy breeds and am very happy I chose them. With warm oatmeal or groats in the morning with nuts and dried fruit..and a little homemade scratch at night..the Nuggets will be just fine. I also, covered their combs and wattles with Green Goo to protect them from frostbite. This stuff works great for all animals and people too!!
A friend said to me the other day..."They will handle the cold much better than we will". Truer words my friend truer words. We got this. The girls will be turning 26 weeks old tomorrow and I have three laying an egg a day most days!
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Red, Kaylee, Zoe and River (top left to right)
Red started laying 10/25 and hasn't missed a day!
She was injured by a predator and I thought she wouldn't
lay at all for a while, but she has healed up and is my best layer! |
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She is so photogenic..She make me look like an actual photographer
Love my Kaylee |
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| Inarra..my buddy |
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| River...hates having her picture taken...just look at that face! |
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| Butts up...means happy Nuggets! |
In other news..since it snowed on Jayne's birthday, I played outside in the snow with him more than I would normally, being his birthday and all..Lost a few balls, but he absolutely love being out there!
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| Happy happy pup! One year old |
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Frapping in the snow and tormenting Mr. McCorgipants was on tap for the day
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How do I judge snow fall measurements?
It was Corgi High!! |
Just to finish up for today..(got some chores) I'll leave you with some pictures from the Nugget Ranch~
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| Fresh Dog Frap Tracks |
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| Spanish Peaks |
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| Home made Scratch Day |
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My gifts from the Nuggets
daily bits of pure joy
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| A most fluffy butt <3 td=""> |
~Until next time~
