Concerned about water freezing.

[Ruffian]

I plan on putting bales of straw around my girls house. I think that should help insulate against the cold. I'm more worried about keeping their water from freezing. Any ideas out there? Do those heated pet bowls work?

 

[LynneP]

I use a 1.5 litre heated dog bowl, works great, you can see it part-way down this page

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=7693-seasonal-concerns

 

[CityChook]

Heated water dish is definitely worth every penny you'll pay. And I don't know where you are, but here in MN they are about $25-30.

Hay bales will probably help with keeping your coop warm, but most of the heat will escape through the roof. Hay may become a wonderful space for mice.

 

[bigoakhunter]

I think i shall purchase one of the heated waterer's. They appear to work well.