/ Register

  1. Check out our Random Pics Page here, or learn more about it here.

Heating the coop when winter comes

Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by ashleyr, Sep 28, 2014.

Most Liked Posts
  1. Sep 28, 2014 #1
    ashleyr

    ashleyr Chirping

    97
    6
    69
    Jul 2, 2014
    Vermont
    Hi guys, I was thinking about buying a 150 watt flat panel heater for my 8x8 insulated coop, I live in mid Vermont and it can get well below zero a lot of nights. Do you think that'll be okay?
     
  2. Sep 28, 2014 #2
    Ol Grey Mare

    Ol Grey Mare One egg shy of a full carton. ..... Premium Member

    18,560
    8,967
    671
    Mar 9, 2014
    Oregon
    My Coop
    Heating the coop is likely unnecessary - even with the expected overnight lows for your location. What breed(s) do you intend to keep? There are few breeds who require supplemental heat for such conditions.
     
  3. Sep 28, 2014 #3
    iwiw60

    iwiw60 Crowing

    5,291
    639
    318
    Jan 27, 2014
    Central Oregon
    Even if your temps get down to -20 you don't need to supplement heat. We humans think "oh gee, I'm cold, the chickens must be cold" .. but that's not true. As the other poster asked, what breeds do you have...hardy breeds? I invite you to go to this new thread here at BYC:

    PREPARING YOUR COOP & FLOCK FOR WINTER
    https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/920320/preparing-your-flock-coop-for-winter

    Lots of posts, lots of good advice, much of which is on your very question...good luck to you!!
     
  4. Sep 28, 2014 #4
    ashleyr

    ashleyr Chirping

    97
    6
    69
    Jul 2, 2014
    Vermont
    All of my girls are cold hardy, and thanks for your input
     

BackYard Chickens is proudly sponsored by: