Oh no, poor Nugget! I’m just across the river in Carmi, so it’s safe to say we have the exact same weather. I’m getting ready to go check on the flock now.. I love the idea of warm veggies. I hadn’t thought of that before!
That is pretty much the plan I have decided to follow as well. Our low tonight is 6 degrees and we are currently getting snow, so I kept them in the coop today. They looked cozy and happy before I left for work this morning, so I plan to monitor them this evening and go from there. This will...
I will have to take photos of the coop tomorrow. My in-laws gifted me a heated water container for Christmas, so the flock (and I) have enjoyed that.
No two birds are the same breed.. I wanted to have an assortment. They hatched March 22nd, so about 9 months.
Gold Laced Wyndonette
Blue...
My coop is already below 32 degrees and temps are going to drop much lower. There is no concern about drafts, and I have proper ventilation.
My question is if I should turn on a heat lamp until I can get a safer heat option? This is my first winter with chickens, and I want to make sure they...