Well having now only 2 big girls, and seven bantams (2 boys) , although i have gone down in numbers, this past year seems to have gotten harder for all of us..
The girls are let out about 8am each morning. I poo pick at the same time and change water etc.
Today the mud is about 6 inches deep, sticky and horrid. Put some straw down outside both runs, and cleaned out both with fresh straw. Even though they are both covered they are still getting soaking wet.
I must say after keeping chooks for nearly 6 years, this has been the hardest year i have had, what with the wet summer last year, and the constant snow/ rain this past few months.
Pete and myself spent about an hour yesterday cleaning and changing everyhing around, i came back in doors in tears (thats not like me) I have never known the garden to look like it does.
Anyway tomorrow is a new day, and spring will soon be here
