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Wow, great timing for that post. And I hadn't thought about just how fluffy they get. Looks like they can take care of themselves! When my hens are all puffed up trying to get warm, I want to snatch and cuddle them. I don't think they'd like it though. I'll get that board switched to the 2 inch...

Yes! The line between facts and "it worked for me" seem to blur. I think I'll go ahead and yurn thr board with the skinny side up.

Oh okay. That makes a lot of sense. As a newbie, it's hard to sift through all the advice and "must do's" for chickens! Thank you.

Very good point. I read something somewhere saying the wider bar allows for their feet to stay warmer than the 2 inch side. But, if they're used to a smaller dowel, anything is an upgrade right? Thanks for the quick response.

About a month ago, I inherited a flock of 6 hens and a small coop from my mother in law. I'm brand new to chicken keeping but really enjoying what I'm learning and hope to make this work. The coop is only about 4x4, which from all of the things I've read and heard is a bit small for 6 chickens...