How cold is TOO cold for a chicken?

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I'm sort of worried about some cold fronts coming around my area. it hasn't been a problem until now, because I live further south. can anyone tell me when chickens will catch sicknesses or need a heat lamp? In farenhiet OR celcius?
 
I would like to know as well.
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How cold is too cold?
 
I hold with PouletsDeCajun (your name makes me wish I had some fried gator tail!) I hook up lamps when it gets a little above freezin.
 
I just go with..how cold is it for me, I'm bigger (and almost smarter) If I'm uncomfortable, I'm sure they are too.
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I live in upstate New York. Winters here are long & fairly cold ie: 20 below is not unusual.
I don't try to heat my coop & don't know anyone who does. If your coop is draft free & dry you shouldn't have any illness problems.
Pheasants, Partridge & Turkeys,all relatives of barnyard birds, live outdoors all winter. They come with down coats remember.
 

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