This is my first winter with the 5 girls and I am preparing for 0-30 degree averages in Dec, Jan and Feb. I covered the wire sides of the ground floor of the coop (only approx. 75% of it so as to provide ventilation) with plexiglass sheets to cut down on wind in the roost.
I will soon place...
Hi! I'm brand new to the site. Love to read up on the experiences of others. I have 5 hens. Live in Northern KY. Their house is one of those purchased off the ground types with a metal roof and a wooden nesting area up top. The bottom portion is open with a wire protection around it. It...