Hi All, I am in Haliburton County just south of Algonquin park. I have an assorted flock of about 30 chickens, 1 rooster, 13 ducks and 4 geese, (mated pairs). I am in the process of renovating a shed since the original hen house is over 17 years old and wasn't meant to be 'forever'. The 'new' one is a former kitchen/diner acquired from a cottage demolition. I am insulating with Roxul (mice don't like it as much). I always insulate as then their own heat is normally enough to keep it above freezing unless we have consistent -40's then I add a micro furnace but I also have heat lamps for back up heat. I always have either a heated bucket for water or a heat lamp over a waterer (it doesn't do well if the temps get really low if you are using a metal one since the water freezes between the sides of the metal). Well the day is nice and sunny, with no rain so I'm heading outside to do some more work to the shed.