Excited about chickens

[Sherryalaska]

Looking to build a skookum coop that will go to -20 and down to 5 hours of light in Dec. Hello from Anchorage.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Sherryalaska, and

! Great to have you with us! I can't even imagine the considerations of weather when chicken raising in Alaska! Best of luck to you, have fun, and keep warm!!

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

Wow, that sounds interesting... 5 hours of light per day! 8-9 hours was bad enough for me! Have a look here for coop ideas and suggestions:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/9/coop-run-design-construction-maintenance

And I think you may find this interesting:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/97134/how-cold-is-too-cold-for-a-chicken

For more advice you will find your locals here:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/84141/north-to-alaska

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad you joined us!!

 

[liz9910]

from California!

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[Kevin565]

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Go to the Alaska thread provided by Sumi for answers to problems common to your environment.

 

[rockinpaints]

Stay warm!!!

Cheers from Ohio!

Glad you could join us!