Easter and Spring Flowers are Here.
Hyacinths, tulips, daffodils, lilies, easter cactus and pansies!
Saw Bellies Are In – Perfect for Local Reservoir Fishing!
Heading out to the reservoirs around Liberty, NY? Fresh saw bellies are now in stock—ideal for targeting brown trout, lake trout, smallmouth bass, and more.
Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees & Berry Bushes Are Here!
Spring is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to plant! Our beautiful selection of fruit trees, ornamental trees and berry bushes are in stock and ready to bring life to your landscape.
Get Growing This Spring at Liberty Agway!
Starting seeds, building raised beds, or refreshing your garden? We’ve got you covered!
Seed Starting Supplies – Everything you need to kick off your garden.
Mulches & Soils – Enrich plants & beautify your space.
Gardening Essentials – Raised bed kits, fencing & more!
Now's the time to treat your lawn!
We’ve got everything you need: hay, straw, grass seed, and fertilizer to help your lawn thrive this season. Stop by and get your lawn ready for a lush, green spring!
Onion Sets & Seed Potatoes are here!
We will have some cold crop veggies arriving mid month- veggies, pansies, strawberry plants, and more.
Get Ready for Beekeeping Season!
We’ve got everything you need to keep your hive buzzing with success! From protective gear to hive tools and accessories, find top-quality beekeeping supplies right here at Liberty Agway.
Charming Gifts & Home Decor!
Looking for the perfect birthday present or something special for the holidays? We’ve got a delightful selection of cute and unique gift items that are sure to impress!
And don’t forget—Mother’s Day is coming up on May 11th! Find something she’ll love right here at Liberty Agway.
Get Ready to Reel ‘Em In!
Fishing season is here, and we’ve got you covered! Pick up your Fishing License at Liberty Agway and stock up on all your fishing essentials. From tackle and gear to fresh bait, our selection has everything you need for a successful day on the water!
Keep Pests Out of Your Garden!
Protect your plants from hungry visitors! We carry a variety of repellents to keep deer, rabbits, and more away from your garden and shrubs.
Step into Spring with Style!
Our new spring clothing and footwear have arrived for men, women, and children! From lightweight layers to comfortable, durable shoes, we’ve got the whole family covered.
Advanced Order Wood Pellet Sale!
Stock up and save this April with our Advanced Order Wood Pellet Sale! Secure your pellets for the colder months ahead by calling the store to reserve your order. Don’t miss out—plan ahead and be prepared!
Call us today to place your order!
Chickens are a surprisingly resilient bird where winter is concerned. This is especially true if your poultry belongs to one of the winter-hardy breeds such as Blue Andalusian, Dominique, Brahma, or Plymouth Rocks. Still, if a chicken coop is mismanaged or in poor shape during winter, the biting cold can bring about disease and sure death to its occupants. Among the multitude of improvements and reinforcements you should make to prepare your chickens for winter, the following tips are the most essential to keep in mind.
Good Air Flow
Ensuring that your chickens stay warm during winter is paramount, but proper air ventilation is just as important. Simply sealing off rarely-used openings may eliminate drafts, but doing so can increase humidity which is the main instigator of winter diseases in chickens. The main objective is to keep your coop warm yet dry, because any moisture that lingers can result in the chickens' death within. Mix and match the following solutions to facilitate warmth and good air flow in your coop:
Fortified Food And Warm Water
During spring, summer and fall your poultry is free to forage in addition to the food you provide. During the winter, this is entirely impossible, though a need for an increase in food as the weather grows colder is evident. To strengthen your chickens' condition, it is recommended that you infuse their food with vitamins in the weeks leading up to the peak of winter.
Fortified food is equally as important as warm, clean water where winter survival of chickens is concerned. Your chickens will rely on water to reinforce their body temperatures and to stay hydrated, and the cleanliness and warmth of their drinking supply is integral to both factors. The most straightforward method for ensuring that their water is warm is to invest in a warming bucket or a heated tank. This would provide the chickens with a constant supply without you having to warm and refill it for them. Breaking ice in nearby bodies of water is a good standby, but not something you should count on as their primary supply. Water Dirt and bacteria can accumulate in a body of water that has frozen over, making them hazardous to your birds.
Clean Bedding and a Clean Coop
Before doing any of the above, a winter cleaning of your chickens' coop is necessary. Even if you keep your coop relatively tidy, a thorough annual cleanout is paramount to a successful winter season. Follow these steps to keep your chickens healthy and happy in their home:
Your chickens will likely survive this coming winter with even just the bare minimum in precautions. Keeping them dry yet warm, healthy and hydrated and increasing their food will reinforce their hardy nature. It will also lay the groundwork for a successful spring afterward.
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