I like to feed inside. They can always get inside, but they can't always get outside. I do give their summer time treats in the run, or in the yard when we are out with them. I have kept food and water in both places. I have notice that my chickens seem to prefer outside for some reason. And...
I fenced off an 8x8 area in my insulated garage for my 3 girls, then installed a doggie door that leads out to their run. I put a Sweeter Heater (I think that was the name) behind the roost so they can snuggle at night (and during the day when it's cold). I leave the lights on during the day in...
I have 2 large dogs that are great with the chickens. The cat too. You might try going thru a rescue that has dogs in foster care and will know how a particular dog will do with other species.
I have had the temperature get as low as 17. My chickens didn’t care in the slightest. I have battery cage rescue hens now tho, they dont seem as hardy. I admit that they have a sweeter heater. I have it at lowest setting this year. Next year I won’t use it.
This photo is of their first day home. This was their first walk on grass. I tried to upload a photo of them now, but it seems I can only upload certain photos. Mostly older ones. They are white now and have tails!
I am new to this forum and they ask we introduce ourselves. I am on my second batch of backyard chickens. The first was a batch of day old chicks. The current batch are battery cage rescue hens I adopted from Sanctuary One near Grants Pass in Oregon. They aren't the beauties I had before, but...