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    Is it really this complicated? Feeling a bit overwhelmed!

    I agree: set up your coop first. Some things to consider with whatever coop you get: 1. Ventilation: Fresh air is essential all year round. You can use just about anything for a coop, just make sure it has good air flow. 2. Winter Conditions: Plan your coop for the severity of the Winter to...
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    Alternatives to wood shavings?

    Like others, I use leaves, grass clippings, and pine needles. I also use a composting floor. Clean up is just sweeping the poop/dirty bedding onto the coop floor and turning it over (which the chickens help do by scratching). Also makes a great additive for garden compost. Let Nature do the...
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    Water Freezing - no electricity to coop- any ideas?

    I bring tap-hot water out to my birds daily (no electricity in the coop). Since this is my first year wintering chickens, I had the same concern. But if the chickens are behaving normally and still laying eggs, I've judged the situation as "all good." And my birds are behaving normally and...
  6. A-frame, winter 2012-2013

    A-frame, winter 2012-2013

  7. A-frame, fall 2012

    A-frame, fall 2012

  8. Frostbite 1-25-13

    Frostbite 1-25-13

  9. Chickens

    Chickens

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    Today's temperature = # of eggs.

    Four birds total. Averaging two eggs daily. Today Hi 16.5 F, Lo -2.2 F. Got two good looking eggs from RI Red and Ameracauna. After the coldest night of winter so far (-3.5 F) I had three eggs waiting for me in the morning. From the same two birds plus a Sussex.
  11. Chicken Coops

    Chicken Coops

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    Can chickens stand the cold weather?

    How many eggs were you getting daily before now? I've noticed the number of eggs ebb and flow with my 4 birds. Averaging 2 eggs daily, but sometimes 3, other times 0. However, all my birds are still laying regularly throughout the week which has reassured me they're doing fine in the cold.
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    Can chickens stand the cold weather?

    I noticed a few scabs on my RI Red and thought frostbite too. Did a Google search ("chickens frostbite") and found a ton of photos to compare. Now fairly confident it's not frostbite: scabs are on the flat of the comb (not tip), no expansion. Seems the scabs are actually from another bird...
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    Can chickens stand the cold weather?

    This is my first year wintering 4 chickens and I had the same concerns. Based on my experience so far, I totally agree with what most others have said: no additional heat (or light) needed, keep your birds dry and draft-free, keep them well fed and hydrated. I've been averaging two eggs a day...
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    Woods-style house in the winter

    Nice work. Woods' book is a great read.
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