We haven't had super cold temperatures for a few weeks now (thank goodness), but for most of winter every morning I would have to chip the ice out of the chickens' water pan. It would freeze solid overnight so I'd have to break up the ice and refill with fresh unfrozen water each morning.
For some reason, the chickens always went for the pieces of broken ice first before drinking the actual water. In the dead of winter, they go crazy over ice. Go figure.
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| Goldie's high stepping cracks me up. |
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| Do you see Emma? |
Eventually when they had eaten all the smaller pieces, they headed over to get a drink of water and a bite of food to start off their morning. It was kind of a funny ritual every morning to make me smile when I was freezing while breaking up chunks of ice and dreaming of warmer weather.
Now that we are into weather above the freezing point, I can look back and reminisce at these photos and smile even bigger knowing that soon enough they will be foraging for grass and bugs, not chunks of ice!
~Tammy
that's too cute. :)
ReplyDeleteNext winter you would be advised to get really big chickens: then they will eat up larger chunks of ice and clear it away from the driveway and paths for you. Some people have goats to crop the grass on the roofs of their buildings—you could keep chickens to clear the ice away. You've really come up with a good idea there, and I hope next winter to hear of the success of that project.
ReplyDeleteSo funny how they like the ice now after having it so much. I used to have a dog that was obsessed with ice. And Goldie looks like she's really showing off for the camera LOL.
ReplyDeleteVery cute that they love the ice. The high stepping cracks me up.
ReplyDeleteI hope you all enjoy the weekend.
I love the morning light showing off your fine feathered friends!
ReplyDeleteI love your chickens....:) They really seem so happy...:) Great post!
ReplyDeletethe light in your photos is bea-u-ti-ful!!! It's funny that they like ice when it's already cold - go figure. I always enjoy hearing about your chickens!
ReplyDeleteGoldie likes marching just like her Daddy.
ReplyDeletetoo cute! always love seeing your lovely photos of your chickens!
ReplyDeletehappy weekend~
big hugs!
Beautiful lighting in the photos! Chickens are so strange sometimes. Probably why I enjoy them so much!!!
ReplyDeleteGoldie must be trying out for the band! Chickens like ice? Who knew?
ReplyDeleteThe light in these photos look wonderful.. I do love reading your Friday Chicken post. And that is so weird that they love the ice.. I would have never guessed it.
ReplyDeleteHugs~
Ha, ha, that's so cute that your chickens love the ice chunks! Thanks for sharing photos and story.
ReplyDeleteThat is so funny! I wonder why they did that...
ReplyDeleteThat is too funny....and cute. I love your chickens.
ReplyDeleteWow! Never knew can eat ice. cool.
ReplyDeleteOurs like it too. They also like frozen lettuce and snow. Funny indeed. We have a chicken who also high steps but it's because she has bumblefoot. Have you checked Goldie's feet to make sure there's no sore underneath? Fingers crossed she just walks that way. :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the sunlight off the chickens, a true sign that Spring is on it's way! So pretty Tammy!
ReplyDeleteI love your photos.
ReplyDeleteI like to crunch on ice too. :-)
They are a never-ending source of entertainment, huh? So glad things are warming up there.
ReplyDeleteChickens know how to make the best of things, don't they? Love those fluffy butts. xo Karen
ReplyDeleteOh they and all of us are looking forward to seeing your beautiful photos of them pecking around in the sun and green. Hug B
ReplyDeleteThat's to funny! I never noticed my girls going for ice, but they would it snow. I did spy Emma keeping an eye on things :)
ReplyDeleteEating ice just gives me the shivers.. I love Goldie's high stepping. Your chickens are adorable..Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteWe are expecting snow on Monday :-( I misread your title as 'chickens and lice'. I'm glad they have ice, and not lice.
ReplyDeleteWhoohoo I'm happy for you that warmer has come your way. Those girls are so funny aren't they. I sure love those fluffy butts :) Happy weekending Tammy!
ReplyDeleteLooooooved this post (did you write it just for Grace *wink*). She loved spotting Emma and thought it was hilarious that the chickens loved the ice so much. She likes to step on and break up ice "puddles" too. Also... Goldie's high stepping... classic!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a lovely weekend.
xoxo
The high stepping is very regal. :) I did see Emma!
ReplyDeleteReally lovely photos and great story!
ReplyDeleteLovely thought seeing these guys enjoying the Spring weather.
ReplyDeleteI do wonder why they go for the frozen cubes first. Let us know if you find out.
Sheila x Enjoy your weekend
Really lovely pictures :)
ReplyDeleteHave a happy weekend :)
Sounds like they enjoy a nice cold treat.
ReplyDeleteOur chickens are foraging today ~ one of the few non freezing days we have had in a while.
ReplyDeleteWon't it be fun when they start chasing the bugs again !
Your chickens are always so amusing. So sorry to hear about the loss of Roosty. That would be the hardest part of homesteading for me. I'm such a sap when it comes to animals. Wishing you all the best, Tammy
ReplyDeleteThat's funny that your ladies like ice. Mine wanted nothing to do with ice or snow. Although at some point they did have to walk in the snow. There for a while, I shoveled snow in front of their coop so they could come out a bit.
ReplyDeleteChickens are silly! :)
ReplyDeleteI truly enjoy these stories about your chickens, what a great adventure!
ReplyDeleteI love chicken antics! I told my husband this weekend, that next year, I'd love to have a heater for my galvanized chicken water bucket. I saw them at Tractor Supply and my eyes glazed over! haha
ReplyDeleteLove your chicken photos! We would love to have chickens in our backyard but I am afraid my dogs would get them...not good.
ReplyDeleteCharlotte
That's very interesting about the ice. How fun that you keep learning about your girls. Great pics Tammy
ReplyDeleteI get your chickens ice thing.There is nothing better than chewing ice. I like it.
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