Chickens wont get water in the snow

[RobertaD1]

I could do something like that, your idea makes sense and doesnt seem too hard

I just went back and looked at your coop... It is VERY doable! Nice square design... easy to move walls....

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Should we keep the windows open?

Absolutely, if you want them to live.
Unless they are extremely fragile breeds.

 

[GC-Raptor]

I keep water in the coop and in the pen.
It's snowing here, nearly 10 inches at 6 am.
I cleared the snow around the coops and neither the pullets nor hens will come out this morning.

Temps 20 F with 8 mph winds gusting to 22.

My coops are well ventilated. GC

 

[CIuck]

I keep water in the coop and in the pen.
It's snowing here, nearly 10 inches at 6 am.
I cleared the snow around the coops and neither the pullets nor hens will come out this morning.View attachment 2452746View attachment 2452747
Temps 20 F with 8 mph winds gusting to 22. View attachment 2452751
My coops are well ventilated. GC

I dont have any ventilation at this moment (I know, I should get on that). I think i might be better to keep the water outside in case of frostbite for my coop

 

[Annalyse]

Should I put the water in with no heater even with bad (no) ventilation?

no!!!! do no put the water in the coop it will cause moisture and frostbite. If you can after snow calms down put or make some ventilation.

 

[CIuck]

no!!!! do no put the water in the coop it will cause moisture and frostbite. If you can after snow calms down put or make some ventilation.

Ok, thank you

 

[RobertaD1]

You really should get ventilation in there ASAP.... Its not healthy at all for them to not have it. The ammonia build up alone is so very harmful! Not to mention they are exhaling moisture in the air!

 

[CIuck]

You really should get ventilation in there ASAP.... Its not healthy at all for them to not have it. The ammonia build up alone is so very harmful! Not to mention they are exhaling moisture in the air!

I cant add ventilation in this moment but when the snow stops I will, I am a newbie to chickens so I had no idea.

 

[Acre4Me]

Can you post pics of all 4 sides?

 

[LizzzyJo]

How do I add ventilation, I know its a stupid question but still

Cut holes at the roof gables and cover with hardware cloth.