Most people are accustomed to purchasing chicks in the spring, usually somewhere around February or March. It makes sense; by the time the chicks reach 5 weeks of age, you’re able to put them outside, as it’s starting to warm up with spring’s arrival. Then, you’re faced with another 4 to 6 months before the
Tag: Winter Livestock Management
If you’re in the eastern US, you have probably felt the chill of the latest polar plunge. This cold snap came very early and it set quite a few record lows, both for nighttime and daytime temperatures. What did this mean? It means our animals suffered a premature cold snap, and they weren’t very happy