And I so like the straw for them to stand on and scratch through! They put it where they want it and I think it keeps them warmer walking around...I had one chicken kind of cuddling in it today...that sudden drop may mean they haven't quite acclmated yet, but they will! Most of us in the...
So glad everything was ok, they look so cute! i have gold laced wyandottes, your look like a lovely silver and a lovely gold! This winter is a bit tough on ALL of us! Great hens for cold weather! Good choice!
I dont know if those pads would raise temp for very long...I was meaning plug in heating pads. Straw is probably more insulating than pine shavings. Sand is not. Sand will get cold. Period.
How about a heating pad or two on the walls and see if they snuggle up to it? I THINK that would be safer, just a thought...it is getting to -13F here tonight too. Also I am just putting out straw flakes everywhere for them to distribute at will..they are enjoying doing that...me and chickens...