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Thank you for your reply, it was very helpful. You also helped me with another concern. Heating the coop. My Mother lives in the deep south and has worried me to death that the chickens NEED heat. It is a constant battle with her. LoL I can't wait to forward this to her. Thank you again,

It was -10 -12 for about 4-6 days, I do have good ventilation in my coop, I DO NOT put any food or water in there coop. However, I do have a open heated water bowl for them and I feed them warm oatmeal almost every morning.

Thank you for your response, What kind of signs for infection would I look for?

This is my first winter with my Ladies and gentlemen, With the weather as cold as it has been I feel challenged on caring for my flock. My rooster has frostbitten waddles and comb!! What can I do to care for him? I'm open for all advice!