Are weather says in a few days the night will get down to 1 degree F. Most of the are in larger groups of 20+. Can a group on bantams take that temp? We have standard sized chickens and bantams. Is there anything in particular I can do to help keep them warmer other than supplemental heat? Thx,
Hey fellow chicken keepers! I know that most people recommend against heating the coop for different reasons, but how cold can it get before Chickens Start freezing to death? I have chickens that are supposed to be cold hardy and we have a decent coop however, it’s supposed to get down to 1°...
As it nears winter, the new chicken keepers start to panic. "How will my chickens survive the cold?" "Do I need a heat lamp?" "Are there any cracks in my coop?"
Don't worry, there are lots of tricks to help your chickens stay warm in the winter. Here is my way of overwintering chickens...
Hello everyone! :frow
This thread is for everyone and anyone interested in learning about how to care for chickens in the cold.
I'm interested in learning about what others do as the season progresses.
I will also be using my own flock and maintenance as a resource for others.
So, walk with me...