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Chickens really are hearty

Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by gunnichick, Dec 21, 2012.

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  1. Dec 21, 2012 #1
    gunnichick

    gunnichick New Egg

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    I read and read and read all about chickens and winters on BYC before getting chicks this fall. Last night 2 of my Black Australorp roosters spend the night out of the coop (oops- although our run is very predator proof) and it was -15F last night. In the coop were the other 16 RIR, RIW and B.As...and the thermometer read -8F as the low. I do have a 100watt heat lamp in the coop on cold nights and a heated waterer. Now, I know that chickens are hearty. Everyone was alright this morning! Although, I will make sure to get all in the coop on cold nights. Its just good to know they can fare just fine in cold weather.
     
  3. Dec 21, 2012 #2
    AlienChick

    AlienChick Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Yep!
    It's amazing how hardy Chickens (as well as other birds) are during the winter.
    We're not experiencing temps as cold as yours; however, I've noticed that some of my roosters are preferring to spend the night outside their "sleeping box" (we have temps in the 20's at night).
     

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