Ah, that's very intriguing! Tou're really helping me to decide. I will look into this outdoor brooding. Thanks!
I'm thinking of 5 speckled Sussex, and 5 EE females.:-)
I just got rid of my extra roosters. I have only 10 bantams left. (The coop is 10x10 inside, ans 10 x30 outside) Now, I'm thinking of ordering some female chicks from Meyer hatchery. It's October. It's getting colder, Am I nuts, or what??? Should I wait for spring? I have the equipment to set...