I can’t even begin to unpack what you just said.

don’t feed wildlife. Full stop. Just don’t. Creates more problems than it solves. And second, speaking as a farmer we take a lot of seconds grain from breweries to feed livestock and it cuts our feed bill down by almost half in the winter. Without that brewers mash we probably couldn’t afford to feed our animals. Please leave that stuff for the farmers so that they can continue to raise good quality, healthy food in our state.

Fair enough. I agree whatever works/ is in budget will do fine.

We own a farm up north and I wear much boots with good socks when it’s in the negatives. The winter ones are warm

For the purposes of dealing with the cold the number one piece of advice I can give is layers. You will be warmer with two sweaters and a thermal shirt than just a T-shirt and a winter coat. Wear a hat I suggest just a wool knit cap as I find large winter hats too warm. If you work or recreate outside I suggest some long John’s (thermal tights) or at least lined pants. Most importantly get a pair of good boots. Personally I’d stay away from “snow” boots or other traditional winter boots. Invest in a pair of “muck” style boots. Doesn’t have to be that brand, but something similar. Check out your local tractor supply and you should be able to get all the winter gear you need. As far as living and supporting your well being in the winter the first thing I can suggest is doing stuff outside. Personally my gf and I do a lot of snowshoeing and ice fishing and we both work outside all year. Learn to enjoy being out in the winter weather. If you dress right you won’t be cold. Plus if you’re active you’ll sweat through at T-shirt in 20 degree weather. The other thing I suggest is using the increased inside time to catch up on things you don’t have as much time for during the warmer months. Practice an instrument, take up embroidery, play board games with friends. Also this may not be applicable to all but depending on what you do for a living try maybe designing your work lifestyle to reflect the seasons. Because I work outside a lot and have some flexibility in my job I work more hours during the warmer months and less during the coldest four (dec-mar) I’ve found that having more time for me in the winter keeps me happier. I even sleep more in the winter than in the summer. It sounds corny but one of my favorite parts of living somewhere with a climate that ranges so greatly is that I allow my mind, body, and thus lifestyle to fluctuate with the seasons.

Bar harbor would also have a few spots if you’re interested. Choco latte is good but can be busy whereas Mt. desert bakery will be a bit quieter. I wouldn’t bother with bar harbor after April though.

Look online. There’s a million hatcheries that will send you live chicks. I use Murray Mcmurray. We order thousands of birds a year. Never had a problem.