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Animal

01-17-2007 05:27:41

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Is any one else having trouble coping with this ice?I have fallen 3 times in the past 2 days trying to feed and water my chickens, this last time yesterday was a doooozy! I have been lucky that I have not broken any thing yet. It is plumb dangerous! I have worn both leather and rubber soled shoes, could I wrap them in wire? How do you folks deal with this? How long can chickens go without food and water?

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dan hill

01-19-2007 17:19:13

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Re: Ice in reply to Animal, 01-17-2007 05:27:41

Buy some ice creepers.Ice fisher men use them ,I have several pair .My wife keeps a pair in her car.A fall on the ice can cripple you for life.

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Dave H (MI)

01-17-2007 10:52:52

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Re: Ice in reply to Animal, 01-17-2007 05:27:41

Do what you have to do but don't even think about leaving your chickens out there starving in the cold.

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730virgil

01-17-2007 09:50:23

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Re: Ice in reply to Animal, 01-17-2007 05:27:41

what you talking with this ice and snow stuff ? we have got maybe 5 inches of snow this winter season here in nw il . when we get it when fall on our on butt just like you did . in all honesty walk a little slower than you usually . avoid the spots that look clear as snow has blown off of there and will be very slippery . i hope weather warms soon so we get rid of ice and snow . cold i can deal with the ice and snow makes life difficult at best . what happened to golbal warming ?

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Dave in GA

01-17-2007 09:28:33

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Re: Ice in reply to Animal, 01-17-2007 05:27:41

Move south! I did and it works great. We might get a little bit of ice and snow once or twice each winter. It's also a lot easier working on tractors when it's above zero.

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Grub

01-17-2007 08:52:59

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Re: Ice in reply to Animal, 01-17-2007 05:27:41

Put some old nylon stockings over your shoes or boots. They'll stretch to fit over anything on your feet, they're cheap and easy to replace and you can keep spares in your pocket if you have to walk a long way.
My chickens get high-centered in the light fluffy snow we got yesterday so they haven't ventured out too far.
Move slowly and stay safe.

Grub

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Hot John

01-17-2007 09:45:42

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Re: Ice in reply to Grub, 01-17-2007 08:52:59

Oh Yeah, Dude! Theres something about a man wearing nylons that really lights me up!

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well

01-17-2007 07:43:16

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Re: Ice in reply to Animal, 01-17-2007 05:27:41

check these out works fine for me be careful
http://www.yaktrax.com/products.aspx

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nballen

01-17-2007 07:31:26

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Re: Ice in reply to Animal, 01-17-2007 05:27:41

Your local tire store may have "boot chains" - chain arranged in a "diamond tread" pattern that slip over your regular boots - rubber or leather.

Nathaniel

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JackT

01-17-2007 06:58:33

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Re: Ice in reply to Animal, 01-17-2007 05:27:41

Why not just bring the chickens and other livestock into the house with you? You won't have to worry about slipping on the ice and the critters will keep nice and warm. I'm sure they'll appreciate your company too.

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Tim Shultz

01-17-2007 06:38:30

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Re: Ice in reply to Animal, 01-17-2007 05:27:41

we have ice.. I just got back from pulling out the toyote truck I put in the ditch when I lost traction going up a hill... and at 40mph that was a doozy...
Tim

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Case Lady

01-17-2007 06:33:37

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Re: Ice in reply to Animal, 01-17-2007 05:27:41

yep, the ice makes things interesting to say the least. Had that head disease last night and begin to wonder if my short bus was going to stop before I slid into the house or not. We got 4 inches of solid ice - no snow, just ice. Doesn't sound like much until you figure out the high temp is in the low 20's. Just not a good day on the farm. Yall take care, stay upright and warm. CL

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Billylee

01-17-2007 06:30:29

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Re: Ice in reply to Animal, 01-17-2007 05:27:41

Up here in Wisconsin we use salt to help melt the ice, hurts the grass and bushes etc. I use plain old oil dri, the granulated clay style, kitty litter will work in a pinch. Gives you some grit so you don"t fall and when the sun comes out it aborbs heat and will actually help melt the ice a little. Easy clean up, leave it on an unpaved drive way or sweep it into a planting bed or lawn.

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RustyFarmall

01-17-2007 06:43:34

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Re: Ice in reply to Billylee, 01-17-2007 06:30:29

Ashes from a wood burning stove will also make a big difference, and is not harmful to grass or flowers.

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ironsales

01-17-2007 06:13:33

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Re: Ice in reply to Animal, 01-17-2007 05:27:41

woke up this morn to 3 inches of snow and ice, i am having fun watching the idiots from my office, living in co for a few years really help this west texas boy out on snow/ice driving, and yeah i busted my butt yesterday fedding cows and it hurt

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01-17-2007 06:02:48

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Re: Ice in reply to Animal, 01-17-2007 05:27:41

spend a few bucks and solve your problem...type in shoe ice grippers into google...tons of stuff availalbe. For example.

http://www.alcasoft.com/ice_grippers/spiky.html

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Animal

01-17-2007 09:22:44

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Re: Ice in reply to bo, 01-17-2007 06:02:48

Just ordered some ice grippers, I did not know they made such a thing, also screwing some screws into my old work boots till they get here. The vast knowledge of the people on this forum is over whelming, thank all of you so much!

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Icyman

01-17-2007 05:43:59

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Re: Ice in reply to Animal, 01-17-2007 05:27:41

instal about four short metal screws under the sole of a pair of work boots, this should help. Two at your heel on each side and two about the center of your foot on each side.

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Nebraska Cowman

01-17-2007 05:37:02

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Re: Ice in reply to Animal, 01-17-2007 05:27:41

I wear rubber overshoes and walk careful. Natural rubber has pretty good traction on ice, The harder plastic and leather soles are like ice skates. I do not go out without overshoes. Chickens do not do well without fresh feed and water.

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BarryfromIA

01-17-2007 18:16:33

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Re: Ice in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 01-17-2007 05:37:02

Hi folks. Here is the trick my dad used. Take a cross bar from a set of car chains, the weed v bar type if you got them, or a regular cross bar and a short section of bicycle inner tube to join the ends together. Not real comfortable to walk on but they work. Barry

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