There is no better feeling than being surrounded by people you love and that love you. I am happy for your family and your chickens. God Bless your uncle.
I live about ½ kilometer from the city limits of Moncton. because I know that it can be a lot warmer there than here I am subject to -40º not every day of course (specifically USDA zones) and I also had the cord plugged into a GFCI outlet that was pre-installed on my house and had just purchased...
First and foremost my condolences on the loss of your coop.
It has happened every year since I became a member on this site.
It does not make the loss less tragic in any respect.
There are times when electricity is a definite advantage in your coop.
My method for dealing with winter is quite...