I’m in SK (near Saskatoon) and am planning to insulate our coop when we build… someone mentioned mice potentially infesting the insulation. Have you had that problem at all?
I have no coop yet! Trying to get information on how to build the best one for our situation…
I did do a bit of glancing at temperatures and I guess I am wrong about it being -40 before wind (haha sure feels like it though!) we generally just use the temp+wind here since it’s so windy all the...
Sometimes it’s -40 before the windchill. I’d say closer to -25 or so with wind going down to -35 more commonly with the wind.
I guess the temperature wouldn’t be as much of an issue if it’s mostly wind and the coop will be *hopefully* draft proofed
We live on the prairies in SK and the temperatures range from +30c in the summer to -40c/f in the winter. It is frequently VERY windy here, though our property has a good abundance of trees to help with breaking that wind.
I've read quite a few articles and helpful posts etc. regarding keeping...
We don't have any chickens yet but we have plans to build a coop and hatch some chicks this spring. We just purchased an acreage last fall with 40 acres so we have the space for finally having the hobby farm we've always dreamed of. I've been researching 'backyard' chickens for ages but now I'm...