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    Do You Heat Your Coop? (Poll) LATEST UPDATE PG 15

    https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/70/deep-litter-method
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    Do You Heat Your Coop? (Poll) LATEST UPDATE PG 15

    I really try to get my birds to deposit more poop in the coop, so winter has my bonus months! Mine free range all the time, so most of the good poop is outside and just nighttime deposits in the litter. Since I want a lot of poop to mix with my litter and there to attract bugs, to make for...
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    Do You Heat Your Coop? (Poll) LATEST UPDATE PG 15

    Lydia, you could also try some deep litter in your coop and create heat in that way, while also keeping your coop cleaner without the use of poop boards. A well cultured deep litter can be a source of protein, allows good bacteria to grow while inhibiting the more harmful pathogens, and can...
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    Do You Heat Your Coop? (Poll) LATEST UPDATE PG 15

    I've seen that as well but lately have heard more from folks in upstate NY or NH thinking they have to not only insulate the coop but heat it as well, due to subzero temps. I don't know what they think all the birds do where they live but they certainly don't have comfy, cozy cooping for...
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    Do You Heat Your Coop? (Poll) LATEST UPDATE PG 15

    Lydia, I'm in WV too and I agree with the last two posts. If you love your chickens you'll turn off that heat lamp. They aren't suffering..God has given them a wonderful, downy coat that keeps them quite warm and it's sort of like your mother telling you to put on a sweater because SHE is...
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    Do You Heat Your Coop? (Poll) LATEST UPDATE PG 15

    My birds roost so close together that I can't imagine that they would get cold. Heads under wings sometimes or even tucked in between them and their neighbor. We've been down in the single digits a couple of days this winter and no evidence of frostbite or discomfort. It helps if you buy...
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    Do You Heat Your Coop? (Poll) LATEST UPDATE PG 15

    I don't use heat in my coop, but when it gets really cold I bring all 33 birds in the house by the wood stove, fix them some hot chocolate and we all kick back and watch "chick" flicks.
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    Do You Heat Your Coop? (Poll) LATEST UPDATE PG 15

    Quote: Bluey, old friend! Leave it up to you..... Usually my insulated barn boots, sweat pants, flannel shirt and camo jacket....sitting on an upturned milk crate...watching my beautiful, fat, fluffy girls and boys doing the chicken thing!
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    Do You Heat Your Coop? (Poll) LATEST UPDATE PG 15

    NO. WV Approx. 10 ft. x 20 ft. Bird #: Approx. 33-35 heavy breeds. No insulation other than cardboard to keep out drafts and plastic on the windows. Deep litter method. Winter temps: Varies between 5 ~ 50 degrees with an average around 38.
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