Thank you everyone for your replies, I'm learning a lot! I'm thinking I might build a larger coop for over-wintering, and a separate smaller tractor to put the girls in and move about during warmer months
First off, thank you so much for your response!
I am in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. While it is more rare, it isn't unheard of to have a week in the winter where it's getting close to -40C. Most of the year, it's warmer than -20C, but definitely possible to have a cold week / month. I just wanted...
Thank you so much for your reply! There's so much info on the internet and in books it's hard to know what applies to my situation! Will the birds travel outside of the coop to get food / water even if it's cold outside? Thanks again :)
Hi Everyone!
I am designing my first coop and would like some guidance for those of you that have experience!
I live near Sudbury and right now my main concern is how to build the coop properly for winter. I've seen lots of info saying the ladies will share body heat to keep the coop warm...