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Forum: Article: Keeping Poultry Healthy in WinterReplies: 3, Views: 31
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nedweenie
Windsor, CT
(Zone 6a)

December 03, 2008
08:00 AM

Post #5853765

I'm printing & saving for my future poultry days. Thanks!
broncbuster
Waxahachie, TX
(Zone 8a)

December 03, 2008
11:00 AM

Post #5854169

Glad to see a sensible article about poultry care! I like how you reminded readers that there was a time when these birds got along just fine without us. We also must remember that the feathers that cover these birds are designed to insulate and that an undisturbed bird will roost crouched down, covering their feet and tuck their head under a wing. It's always the left wing in my experience...I wonder if it is warmer under the left wing maybe because that is the side that the heart is on? Nice article!

A pic of my Spanish Tom with an Australorp hen behind him.

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cathy4
St. Louis County, MO
(Zone 5a)

December 03, 2008
01:06 PM

Post #5854640

This makes me want to move to where I can have chickens. Maybe someday. Thanks for the information, well presented.
libellule
Fountain, FL
(Zone 8b)

December 06, 2008
08:37 PM

Post #5865998

I'm glad to know y'all found the article useful. Thanks for the great comments.

Nice birds Broncbuster and thanks for that added info. You might have something there concerning the choice of left wing over right! :-)


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