abwsco Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Is that a Vorwerk I spy. MIne is refusing to walk on the ice so is flying between soil patches-lol Yes indeed and a few minutes after that picture was taken my vorwerks cockerel joined them. They do fly very well don't they I haven't bothered clipping them as it makes absolutely nooooooooooooooo difference. Check out my sig I've posted before about how high she could fly. Although since she's got older and we've put netting up all around the garden walls she no longer flies up just lengthwise sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 We have had weird weather here today, it has been bright and sunny most of the day but with big snowflakes floating down, nothing really settled and it hasn't got above -1 all day but it seems warmer than yesterday's -4, small mercys Same here Liz. -1.6deg at the moment, but it feels much colder. Clear skies, so watch out for those Geminid meteor showers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted December 8, 2010 Author Share Posted December 8, 2010 Clear skies, so watch out for those Geminid meteor showers. Yes peaks on 14th. Look towards Orion midnight to sunrise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 The M8 (motorway between Edinburgh and Glasgow) finally opened today after being closed for 2 days . It's one of the busiest roads in Scotland . My road is partly clear now - diggers and lorries have been working for 2 days . Still got about 4 feet on the garden though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 My poor girls went out in the snow for a wee walk today - my hubby said that one of them got stuck in deep snow and did not know what to do so he tramped a path for her back to the eglu - they were both out first time in over 2 weeks - poor things not even a blade of grass for them to peck at - nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Aww, poor thing . OH to the rescue . Mine have hardly been out in 2 weeks either . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 One of our Doctors out on a visit saw a patient who is renowned for inappropriate dressing - in a boob tube and mini skirt - no coat - and the temp was a tropical -1!! She is on the er larger side too so very inappropriate - cant see point of boob tubes myself (no boobs so thats a prob to start with) they always seem to fall down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 -2deg last night although it was clear. Now clouding over and the odd flake of snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 We had -4 again last night and it is bright and sunny here today but still below freezing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Sunny and cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 I really must get a weather station so I know the temps! It's so warm here today in comparison to how it has been that it feels like you could sunbathe if we had any sun-lol All ice melted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 All this snow and freezing cold and I've got a hen moulting.........bonkers!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 All this snow and freezing cold and I've got a hen moulting.........bonkers!!!!! All of mine have moulted but the last one started last week so she's nearly done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Goodness plus temperatures up here for a change and melting in front of your eyes - streets hazardous due to icicles falling off roofs and snow ! -= water everywhere already - hope it goes for a while too though - yeha By the way my hens always moult in the coldest weather up here and when they have no feathers its minus 10! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 My oldest hen is five years old and moulting She has almost got a new coat of feathers now though, when the freeze started she was almost naked! My boiler packed up this morning I woke and there was no ticking of pipes noise . I've got hot water but no heating. I'm home early and have the woodburner and the open fire lit now. Thankfully it is now just about freezing here so it feels considerably warmer than previously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Oh golly, I hope you get it fixed Claire - it's going to be cold again tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Yes, where's this thaw promised My daughter who would rather spend her meagre wages on other things sleeps in a sleeping bag under a hugely togful duvet Her choice. I have told her to leave the heating on low while she is up with me for Christmas otherwise she will have burst pipes. Keep warm folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Quite excited, I've got a couple of pics on the Birmingham Mail website, I was inspired by Omletina! ***linky*** Mine are the first and sixth I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Lovely photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Great photos . Well done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 They are lovely as are the tree photos so spectacular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 The front page of our local paper has a photos of " .....haw frost" Could gave been worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 We are plus 4 degrees - we were plus all day yesterday so you can imagine the water that is now accumulating on top of melting snow! - its really soggy but the white stuff is disappearing fast - everyone says it will be back next week but we dont need frost on top just yet or it would be a complete nightmare. I am off to ireland tomorrow to visit till tuesday with my daughter and family and cuddles for my grandson before xmas so was hoping for a thaw - praying it stays till next tuesday at least! Wonderful without the frost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 Yes, drip drip drip here, and fog. Can't see the hills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Big thaw going on here too. The house felt positively tropical last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
