Trish Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Speak for yourselves the most exciting weather forecast we get, further north than many on here, is ....... Sleet Sounds great eh not that I jealous on anyone who gets snow. Humph! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I was wondering the same thing - they are predicting -7 overnight here at weekend. Most of us find that the girls are fine even in really cold weather - dont forget they have been born and bred in England and can cope with much colder weather than we would think. Make sure that their water is free from ice - lots of people bring it in at night, not only to ensure it is not frozen, but also so that it is not too cold for the chickens tums! In the evenings, when you give them some treats think about giving them some porridge and fruit as well as some corn - all nice and warming for them. I know that some people have put extra layers (eg old carpet) etc., over the eglus to provide another layer of insulation. And, Jaifli, the chooks will be laughing at you so much doing your chicken dance in your wellies and pjs that they wont get cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Hope the weather doesn't delay the delivery of my Eglu and new girlies - I've waited soo long to be able to order them and now I'm counting the "get-ups" - only two more. I've also been practising my chicken dance. :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: We will all keep our fingers crossed for you Jaime - there would be nothing worse than an Eglu delay I am going to vaseline my girils combs today & rug'em up tonight I think - it is bitter down here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 Just been out to let the girls out and its -7.3!!!!!! Put my hand through the egg port and its really warm in there. Have been concerned about the girls and cold temps, but not at all worried anymore They have just eaten their warming 'pellet porridge' breakfast (only when its really cold). Bless 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Not quite so cold here this morning, Christian. -6.5C but still VERY chilly. I forgot to bring the girls drinker in last night so that will need defrosting before I can empty and refill it!! I'm staying in the warm once I've done that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 The garden & woods look so beautiful today....all white,sparkly & frosty, with a healthy dose of weak sunshine too. It is a real winters day ......Uggs weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 Agree with you Sarah, it is stunning out there! Heard a racket from outside and went out to find a beautiful pheasant standing on top of our log store. Ran to get the camera but he flew away . He has been around a lot lately. Think he fancies my girls *Wrap up warm today* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 It's very cold and sparkly here today too. I forgot to bring the girls' water in last night - so that was frozen solid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 OH hates this weather It is bad for business and he rides a bike to work. Poor thing, he does not warm up until the afternoon from the ride in Am sitting here in the warm with a coffee and a lovely warm cat on my lap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 It's beautiful here today - a thick sparkly frost, cloudless sky, and sun shining through the windows. The garden looks FAB despite the fact that nothing growing, and chickens are skiteing about the place on the frozen patio. Have 2 viewing booked for the house this afternoon, so fingers crossed it stays like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Good luck with the viewings Shona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 Hope all goes well with the viewings! Part baked bread in the oven before they arrive - sold a flat and a house this way!! C x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Good luck with the viewings Shona. I love this cold crisp sunny weather. Except when the sun shines through the window and all I can see are doggy nosey prints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I liked OH's face yesterday when his washer fluid froze on the windowscreen mid rant about how the inside was dirty and it wouldn't make any difference. Well it was a lot worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Trish Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 weeee our forcast has been updated to snow for Thurs, Fri and Sat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Hope you've got your knitted hat on love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I've got loads of layers on today and came to work in my warm hat, scarf and padded parka coat. My face was cold though. Our forecast predicts -8 tonight, snow tomorrow with -6 tomorrow night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Fab day in Sheffield. Blue sky, sunshine, bloomin' cold though! The hens have been able to play out all day for about a week now. Must be good for them. We had an eight egg day yesterday! It's hard to believe that we are supposed to be having snow tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 It has been beautiful here too Egluntine, but the clouds are gathering now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Lovely sunny day here too. The temperature got up to 25C in the unheated conservatory this morning. Cold in there now the sun's the other side of the house though!! The pond is still frozen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I can't believe snow is on its way either - there has not been a cloud in the sky here all day today. Darn cold though I must dig out a couple of old rugs to through over the Eglus tonight,to keep the girls extra snug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I can't believe snow is on its way either - there has not been a cloud in the sky here all day today. Darn cold though I must dig out a couple of old rugs to through over the Eglus tonight,to keep the girls extra snug does this mean that all my poor little daffodils who have just poked their little heads out of their stems are now going to get their tiny little b******s frozen off? Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I think I might spend the day in bed tomorrow The kids can fend for themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
