Eggs freezing

[Carson213]

The weather is obviously getting much colder. Previously, we always brought the eggs inside when temperatures were either very cold or extremely hot. However, I built a new coop and would rather keep the eggs in the storage area of the coop for two reasons...first, to not have to haul eggs everyday into the house or garage. Second, I set it up so that my family/friends can swing by and grab eggs from the coop. So, my question is, do any of you have something that you store eggs in inside the coop that will keep them from freezing? I have power in the coop but it’s not insulated in the storage area and I am figuring there’s an easier method than insulating or heating that area.

 

[DobieLover]

The weather is obviously getting much colder. Previously, we always brought the eggs inside when temperatures were either very cold or extremely hot. However, I built a new coop and would rather keep the eggs in the storage area of the coop for two reasons...first, to not have to haul eggs everyday into the house or garage. Second, I set it up so that my family/friends can swing by and grab eggs from the coop. So, my question is, do any of you have something that you store eggs in inside the coop that will keep them from freezing? I have power in the coop but it’s not insulated in the storage area and I am figuring there’s an easier method than insulating or heating that area.

I have heated nest boxes. I did a modified version of this. It works great

 

[Carson213]

I have heated nest boxes. I did a modified version of this. It works great

Perfect! I have back roll outs. i can just put the heated mat under the roll out pan. Thank you!

 

[Chicalina]

I have heated nest boxes. I did a modified version of this. It works great

They look amazing! If I did that, my hens wouldn't leave the warm cosy nest all day!!

 

[DobieLover]

They look amazing! If I did that, my hens wouldn't leave the warm cosy nest all day!!

I've let molting hens stay in the heated boxes overnight. I didn't have the heart to boot them out.

 

[Chicalina]

I've let molting hens stay in the heated boxes overnight. I didn't have the heart to boot them out.

Awwww! That is so sweet. I had to move a moulting hen away from the draughty window tonight and put her on the roost because the others had kicked her off. Moulting makes them the victims of the flock, poor things. She will be sass central when her feathers grow in!

 

[Carson213]

I have heated nest boxes. I did a modified version of this. It works great

just ordered it on amazon!

 

[DobieLover]

Awwww! That is so sweet. I had to move a moulting hen away from the draughty window tonight and put her on the roost because the others had kicked her off. Moulting makes them the victims of the flock, poor things. She will be sass central when her feathers grow in!

I've found that they just tend to avoid the flock during molt.
My second in command, who has about 1/2 of her feathers right now, got a jab to the back by a high ranking hen last week. The molter turned around and gave her the best "what, exactly, do you think you're doing?" look then proceeded to put the boots to her and drive her out of the coop.

 

[Chicalina]

I've found that they just tend to avoid the flock during molt.
My second in command, who has about 1/2 of her feathers right now, got a jab to the back by a high ranking hen last week. The molter turned around and gave her the best "what, exactly, do you think you're doing?" look then proceeded to put the boots to her and drive her out of the coop.

Ha, that is brilliant!!