Cold weather in Louisiana

[rcm1201]

This is my first winter with chickens. I have australorps, white rocks, and buff orps. We’ve had a mild winter thus far but next week we are going to get mid 20s. Do I need to do any prep or are my girls good to go? I have a heat lamp if I need it for the coop at night. Is that needed?

 

[nuthatched]

They'll be fine, just a dry, ventilated coop where they can get out of the wind is perfect.

 

[rosemarythyme]

20s is nothing for healthy teen or adult birds with normal feathering. If it drops another 30 degrees then you should be concerned.

Just make sure they have liquid water available during daylight hours, if you don't have a heater waterer.