thanks everyone, I am soooo excited! and I read every tip on this thread and found some really good ones. btw, this is the first contest I have ever won!
Keeping water and feed outside encourages chickens to be out in the fresh air and sunshine and as a bonus, doesn't add extra moisture to the coop - moisture causes frostbitten combs. Heated bowls keep water and mash from freezing. The best tip to using the heated bowls is to use a plastic...