>> though.  I have abstained from blanketing here yet. I want them to create
>> their own warmth.  Last year I started blanketing way too early and was
>> really sick of it by the end of the winter.  I decided that I will
>> blanket when it gets into the mid to lower 20's here. At that point, the
>> barn will be about 30-35 when it is closed up.
BK>Well since someone has already mentioned ventilation, I
BK>won't. However remember that if you're blanketing to keep
BK>the coats down or shorter, you also have to keep them under
BK>lights for 16 hours a day...
BK>If it's only for heat, I understand since CJ does better if
BK>she's kept a tad on the warm side.
I only blanket to keep them warm.  No showing is planned for this coming
year.  Well, maybe if I sell a LOT of expensive houses, I can show next
fall. :)
My barn has pretty good ventilation.  But, I'm trying to keep it from being
breezy.  My roundhead hen, Buzzi, has 5 little micro-chicks she's trying to
keep warm these days.  I'll be so happy when they get feathers and can get
into the chicken house with the rest of the crew!
Laura
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