I don't have chickens, but have ducks and geese for meat and eggs, plus weed control.
I don't worry about predators because I have secure housing for my animals.
I don't worry about disease because I practice bio-security, and maintain a healthy diet and environment for my birds. Disease has to come from somewhere. Don't expose your birds and they won't get sick.
If you think it is too cold outside at night, either don't put them outside at night, or else get them set up with a heat lamp. Instead of worrying about it, manage the issue.
I don't worry about predators because I have secure housing for my animals.
I don't worry about disease because I practice bio-security, and maintain a healthy diet and environment for my birds. Disease has to come from somewhere. Don't expose your birds and they won't get sick.
If you think it is too cold outside at night, either don't put them outside at night, or else get them set up with a heat lamp. Instead of worrying about it, manage the issue.
