Cold weather question

[Centralflafred]

I have a flock of 9 N.H. Reds and 3 bantams here in central Fla. The Temps are predicted to get to 29° tonight. I keep the girls in a 10X10 dog kennel and have 10X 7 of it covered heavy tarp material to keep out the rain and hot Florida sun. The wife thinks we need to put out some kind of a heat lamp and close up the kennel all the way for this weather. When I leave for work most nights I'll look in on them and they'll be sitting on the roosts sleeping when I leave. Do I need to take extra care tonight?

What say ye?

 

[greyhorsewoman]

I would say NO ... 29 is really not that cold. If you want to hang something down the sides to cut down on drafts, that would be a plus.

 

[Mrs MIA]

No. They'll be fine.

 

[Centralflafred]

Thanks, I was thinking they'd be OK.

Maybe it's a guy thing.

That Mars and Venus stuff kicking in.

 

[fldiver97]

I would not use a heat lamp but maybe have a heavy blanket or a tarp so the sleeping area is more sheltered. They can at least find a spot that is protected from the wind and stays a bit warmer. Make sure they have liquid water. This will be short-lived and the days will be above freezing. Bad for your strawberries though!!~!! Strawberry Festival in Plant City is soon.....Used to go when I lived in Tampa

 

[Centralflafred]

You're right, the festival is getting so close you can smell the shortcake...


http://www.flstrawberryfestival.com/