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Winter Chicken Care: A Homestead Adventure in the Snow

 

As winter blankets the landscape with snow and frost, our homestead comes alive with the beauty of the season. Despite the chilly temperatures, there's still work to be done, especially when it comes to caring for our cherished flock of chickens. In this blog post, we invite you to join us on a heartwarming winter adventure as we navigate the challenges of tending to our feathered friends in the cold.

On a frosty morning, my youngest son and I bundle up in our warmest coats and boots, ready to brave the elements and tend to our chickens. Armed with a bucket of kitchen scraps collected from our daily meals, we head out into the snow-covered backyard. As we approach the chicken coop, our feathered companions eagerly greet us with excited clucks and flaps of their wings.

With laughter in the air and snowflakes falling gently around us, we pour the kitchen scraps into the chicken feeder, watching as the chickens eagerly peck away at the delicious treats. Despite the cold, their...

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