Hello all! We are raising our first batch of chickens and are heading into cool Autumn weather in Chicago. Hubby and I are planning our winterization of the coop/run. The big problem.... the coop/ run will be shaded by evergreen trees all winter! How can we keep the girls from freezing without running heat all the way out to the coop. Do you think using thick clear shower liners as draft stops will help create a little more heat? Thank you for all your advise. Six months into having backyard chickens and I'm still loving every minute!:cd
Lots of people cover there runs with the clear liners. For more ideas I'd hit the https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ts-tips-advice-for-a-newbie/720#post_14248557 thread. Don't worry about them getting cold ( depending on breed ) just keep the humidity down with good ventilation. They will acclimate.
I use clear shower curtains to wrap my run, and it works great. I found it keeps the run at least 10 degrees warmer than the outside air (on a sunny day), and best of all, it keeps the waterers from freezing during the daytime. It also keeps all of the snow out of the run.