- Apr 4, 2014
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Like many of you, I'm struggling with these cold temps. I have a roo with frostbite on his comb, and a few girls with some discoloration. I have 15 birds in a 6x8 coop. It is draft free, and there is venting at the eaves, with a hip style roof and a functional cupola. There are single pane windows, that do have frost on them. I do not keep food or water in the coop, only the enclosed run. I use a droppings board and remove the droppings daily. I've been monitoring the temp and humidity - the temps are running between 10 at night and 20-25 during the day in the coop, where the outside temps are around 0 or below. The humidity in the coop is around 55%, which I've read should be ok. They have a large run which is covered and wrapped with plastic and corrugated roof panels, so it is dry and free from drafts. The pop door is closed at night, automatically. I have added a flat radiant heat panel to the coop (Cozy Coop). I'm really worried because we are headed out of town for a week and wont be able to monitor the birds - and it will be even colder when we're gone. Any thoughts or suggestions?