freezing weather

  1. Debbie292d

    Keeping outdoor plants alive indoors over winter

    We're in Wisconsin, zone 4. In June, I ordered some plants from Spring Hill Nursery. They were to be shipped in September, thus, they could be planted before winter and come back in the spring. They sent five of six plants November 20th. I've emailed twice, and tried to call but they...
  2. spiritpots

    Adding heat to coop in winter?

    I live in Minnesota and last year was my first winter with chickens. After much reading about the pros and cons of heating a coop I decide not to add supplemental heat due to my heavily wooded property... a fire would be devastating. My coop is about 30 sq. ft. and I had four chickens last...
  3. Relleoms

    Is it too cold for parasites?

    At what temperature do worms or Coccidia become active? We’ve had roller coaster weather, and have had a bit of snow melt the last two days but it’s going to be freezing tonight & subzero again this week. Of course the chickens poop in the melting snow, then drink from the puddles (yuck). I try...
  4. Goldenrod1210

    My Hen's Molting in the Cold MN Winter!

    My 2 year old BO hen Jenny is molting in the cold Minnesota winter, losing a lot of feathers. What should I do? Should I put a heating light in there, or pile straw around the coop? She's in the coop right now, I put a whole bunch of shavings she can snuggle up in. I'm worried because my aunt's...
  5. L

    Best Way to Heat? at 60 below zero!

    Yes thats right, i live in Alaska, and it can get -60 below. On average -20 but usually always below 0. So no, not heating my coop isn't an option. Please give me some ideas as to what would be the most economical and safe! If you are going to reply "i don't heat my coop" don't bother taking the...
  6. PearlTheDuck

    What’s the coldest temperature ducks and chickens can stand?

    Our coop is not finished and freezing weather is on its way, our ducks and chickens currently go in a pen covered in tarps. In a few days the temperature high is 25F and a low of 10F with a wind chill of around 5F and possibly some snow/ice, it will be like that for about 4 days. Will they be ok...
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  7. Soon2BChixMom

    Best work gloves for freezing temps?

    i know this probably is more off topic, but my hands are freezing when I’m feeding and watering. The type of gloves I’m using is leather on one side and fabric on the other. Great for days when it’s not freezing. I have small hands and so if I get thicker gloves, I won’t be able to keep them...
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