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Thanks for all the responses. Underneath the roosts is were the poop piles up, so i think i am going to add dropping boards and clean those more frequently then the rest. Thanks for the suggestion waynesgarden. Also, the "snow platforms" seems like a good idea. Should i just buy some 4x8...

I have 24 chickens. They are inside for the winter. The coop is approximately 10X12. I cleaned them out in mid november and added wood shavings, but it is getting bad again. Should i spread another bag of wood shavings or should i clean them out again? What do others do regarding this? I would...

Thanks for all the reply's. Right now i am bringing them fresh water twice a day, but am considering a water heater. They are really very hardy animals, and i enjoy taking care of them. I have to say this forum is a great resource and very well attended.

I live in an area that can get really cold. This morning it was -2F. It can go as low as -25F. I am worried about my chickens in the cold as well as frozen eggs. I have tried to insulated the coop walls with hay. It is protected from the wind, but it is still going to get really cold in there...

It is 10'Lx4'Wx3'H. The house is approx 4' x 30" x20"H. What do you think about number of chickens? -Mark

Thanks for the response. I appreciate your input/ideas. I will add a window, per your suggestion. I was planning on having 6 to 8 hens in the tractor. I have 27 hens in all. I have a coop in our barn that all of the chickens will winter in. The tractor will only be used in warmer months and...

I have been working on a chicken tractor and it is almost completed. But i have a few questions. 1. I am worried about ventilation. I have drilled a few vent holes, but am not sure if this is enough. I live in the North East, so it usually stays cool at night, but not always. (See 2nd picture.)...