Though I don't worry about north Texas "cold" winter temps, I sadly had 2 broody hens die while setting on eggs during one very hot July several years ago. I also confess that I bring broody hens indoors when temps rise above 90. I let them out each morn for their daily broody breaks, then after their chicks hatch I relocate mom and chicks back outside. I keep the broodies in plastic pet carrier nest boxes in a corner of my living room, and have had as many as 8 broodies inside at one time. They are so quiet that no one would have a clue there are hens in my house except for the occasional gentle sounds of them turning their eggs. We do what we gotta do to feel that we are keeping our chickens comfy and safe!That is great news! We are in SC and my hens come in the house anytime the temps dip below 40, so I cannot even imagine what you are dealing with in Wisconsin. Although, I imagine you probably think our summers with evening temps in the 80's and 95% humidity are crazy! I confess, my chickens come in the house then, too
