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Oh, I see. Yes, new chicks up to 12 - 16 weeks of age will need secondary heat outside in this coming cold weather. Chicks hatched and growing out this late int he season do require extra care. You can add about 6 inch deep piles of hay or straw. They will burrow down and nest in it and keep...

Quote: Exactly. As the tempratures lower the animals begin to adapt and acclimate. Even in ice and snow my ducks and geese do not seek shelter they love it. Momma hens will take new chicks out in the snow in february and march. (thank you, I am glad to be feeling better and back to me)

Ask yourself this - before electricity came to rural areas how did old farmers keep chickens warm?

In the winter, with good high ventilation which allow moisture to escape you won't have to worry about frost bite or chickens getting too cold. Chickens do not need any extra sources of heat in the winter except maybe in extreme conditions below zero. Properly fed and a well maintained coop...

Indeed. How is your coop vented? Venting through the top allows for the moisture inside to rise and escape which helps keep the floor portion drier and warmer.

Quote: Inspect often for mice nesting between the bags and walls.