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    Safe flock size for winter months

    Thanks! I will check out these articles. This will be my fourth winter and I have not used any supplemental heat in the past. But I have now had three different vets who see lots of backyard chickens tell me to use some type of heat source. And I feel even more compelled if I am going to...
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    Safe flock size for winter months

    I lost two chickens this year and my flock is down to two mature hens. I tried unsuccessfully to add a couple chickens this fall in preparation for another cold Wisconsin winter. Is it safe to keep just two hens in a heated coop? I plan to get some chicks in the spring. Thanks for any advice!
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