This is the first snow buildup received in our region in several years. In the open areas that are sheltered from the wind, the buildup is about six inches. It started snowing yesterday in the afternoon, and it is still snowing lightly. So, who knows, we might end up with a foot? Chickens are protected. They have essentially given up on the egg laying idea and just huddling together for warmth. We throw in cracked corn to help the fat buildup for them. Aside from that, keeping their feet and heads protected is the most important which is why we have worked extra hard to keep the snow and ice out of the pens.
On the turkey pen, the interesting observation is that the snow finally stuck to the wire to the point of building a dome since we did not have any tarp/plastic over that pen at this point. We only have a tarp over the coop section. Here are a few views from our perspective today.
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