Welcome Alicia. I was born and raised in Michigan. Here at BYC, we are divided about using heat or not...I use heat, and in fact air conditioning as well. Do what makes you comfortable. The one thing we all agree about is using safe heat. Heat lamps are less safe and radiant heaters are...
Welcome. I have 2-speckled Sussex roosters and 1-SS hen. I have 4-additional roosters as well Be patient with your SS rooster, they mature into wonderful roosters. This breed, both hens and roosters, is my favorite. PM me if you would like help.