My best girl, golden comet, best layer, brooded successfully twice and just recently, and earned pet status is growing spurs. I hope this is normal and she is healthy. My flock is healthy and free range on 2 acres. I'm praying it is a healthy condition and normal.
I don't know what your setup is but I purchased an electric ceramic panel heater ($60) which I mounted under the coop. It only draws 150 watts and doesn't 'heat' the coop. But it certainly takes the nip away, keeps the eggs from freezing and it doesn't drive up my electric bill. And, I don't...
I am a newbie. I've been wanting chickens for some time. My wife had one condition if I built a coop...that it be 'cute.' I like to build stuff and just finished up a two story garage and needed another project. I cannot say it is an original design since I borrowed ideas from many different...