Poultry Talk Ontario (pto.ca)

Just a reminder for anyone who hasn't had chickens in the winter before. You now have the job of watching for frozen "butt clumps" and removing them. Easy to do by hand or a cat comb but it's uncomfortable for them if you don't!

Thanks KB. Eeeewwww! But I guess you have to do what you have to do! Can't you just cut them off?

I guess you could but I never have.

One bonus to frozen is it's easy to scoop from the coop and doesn't get all over the bottoms of my boots anymore!!!!

Poopcycles ehhh lol :rofl1:

What do you mean remove them? I have to pick them all up and inspect? How often?

That's up to you Sandy but specially the Silkies (fluffy butts ) as some call um when nite temps are double didget minus . Best easiest time is when on roost after sunset if you have trouble catching during daylight . Luck

I wormed last night and did a check- all clear except for one sex link cross hen. I really like the tight feathered birds, far fewer problems with errant s.