Take Precautions
The temperature was minus-5 degrees Fahrenheit, meaning it was a bundleup morning in Michigan, where I live: extra layers, balaclava, thermal socks and liners under my work gloves. As the wind blew powdered snow across our acreage, I headed out for the morning release. Feeders were topped off, frozen waterers swapped for fresh, and all coop doors secured again; the birds were all still inside.