Outside temp for chickens

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pondereggs

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We are new to raising chickens. I live in Texas, we are concerned about the outside temp in the winter and what is too cold for chickens?

Do we need a heating system or not? Or just good protection for them?

Thanks
Pondereggs
 
Live in north Central Pennsylvania, last year we had -28 below, I have no heat in the coop. As long as you keep them out of drafts they will be fine, thats why they have feathers.
 
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No. We get down to 20 below inside the coop and have no heat. Just keep them dry.
 
I also do not heat and it gets to 20 below here.

I cannot imagine Texas ever sees a temperature that would require heat for adult chickens.
 
The lowest it got here last winter was 4 degrees Fahrenheit. That's downright tropical compared to some of the others that have posted. I don't add heat either but I provide draft protection and give them good ventilation. These two articles might be good reading for you in helping you provide the proper protection. We may not heat but we all provide protection.

Good luck!

Pat’s Big Ol' Ventilation Page
https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=1642-VENTILATION

Pat’s Cold Coop (winter design) page:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=1642-winter-coop-temperatures
 
Then there are those of us who live in the desert SouthWest... and have to put AC and evap units in our coops. My chickens are LOVING the run now.
 
Please remember to provide fresh, unfrozen water throughout the winter. Your chickens won't freeze, but their water may.
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