Generally, when you come out the next morning to find stiff fowl, make a note of the overnight temperature and other conditions.
You know those Teflon coated aluminium griddles they sell off for $9.99 each Thanksgiving/Black Friday? When the Teflon's no more they still heat nicely and the temperature is adjustable!
Good post. Nicely demonstrates how hardy properly acclimated chickens can be. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your thoughtfulness with offering these suggestions! I really appreciate hearing about the methods that work for you. Very creative also! And, thank you for all of the links for me to check out.
SI do the same thing with a few of mine. My porcelain d’Anvers rooster wants picked up a lot. I’ll feel him shivering, so I put him in my coat to warm him and continue with chores. I think you’ll like the heat panel. Mine are Cozy Coop brand. I set them on low, and it’s really warm to the touch. A few nights I set them on high. The birds appreciated it. Every time I checked, they were in front of them.
He is a bantam, but not quite as teeny as the Seramas! Still, I'm just glad he isnt as large as most, because he is quite feisty and wants all hens to himself! He was supposed to be a bantam "green queen" EE. He is extremely protective of all the hens, and so good to them. I put one of my d'uccles in the nesting box near the heating panel, and she was very upset to be moved. So I let her go back to her usual spot last night. Saw a couple of my bigger gals had laid eggs in that nesting box today though..Going to try again tonight. Hope all is well with you and your flock!Ive never used the Producers Pride heat panel, but I imagine it’s good too. I’m sure your d’Uccles are going to appreciate a little warmth from that panel. After they figure out what it does, you’ll probably find them there.My Seramas do that too, and I’m playing catch the teeny flying chicken every day!
I had to bring my Porcelain d’Anvers inside. He was shaking uncontrollably when I checked early this morning. I’m surprised, since their building stays above 40 degrees. I set him up in a huge cardboard box in my utility room for the next few days, with air purifier running 24/7. He’s doing really well now. I think he got chilled and had a hard time warming back up. I really love the little guy.S
He is a bantam, but not quite as teeny as the Seramas! Still, I'm just glad he isnt as large as most, because he is quite feisty and wants all hens to himself! He was supposed to be a bantam "green queen" EE. He is extremely protective of all the hens, and so good to them. I put one of my d'uccles in the nesting box near the heating panel, and she was very upset to be moved. So I let her go back to her usual spot last night. Saw a couple of my bigger gals had laid eggs in that nesting box today though..Going to try again tonight. Hope all is well with you and your flock!
It sounds like you’ve got a terrific rooster. Must be a favorite of yours too. 
I’m glad the heat panel has attracted some interest from your girls. I imagine the d’Uccles will cozy up to it if they get to feeling too cold. I hope they’re doing well, along with the rest of your flock. My flocks are making it through, but a few are a little grumpy with all the snow.Isn't Teflon very dangerous/deadly for birds? Wouldn't you have to make sure that ALL of the Teflon is removed from the pan before using? I'm not sure I'd feel safe using this.
I second this. I would not mess with anything coated in PTFE. Plus, damaged PTFE (i.e. almost gone as suggested in the post) undergoes pyrolysis at much lower temperatures. Better ways to heat water bowls exist and as for providing heat to birds - well, see the first post of this thread, I guess.
