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I would insulate it and getting a heat lamp or two
I have had chickens die over winter because of the temp
I have had chickens die over winter because of the temp
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Some people heat their coops to 70º F during the winter months. If the hydro should fail they bring their birds into the house until the hydro is restored. That sounds like a good method if you want to supply heat to your birds.
Hokum, by hydro I'm going to assume that you mean hydro-electric.You really have to keep a clean coop and properly ventilate to prevent this problem from happening to your chickens. Chickens are creatures of nature, great survivors, and we provide for them so they can provide for us. We may have domesticated them somewhat, but they can live on their own without much help. Keep it simple and only use heat when and where you need it when necessary. Freezing water might be a good example to use heat for the right cause.