Hello! Any help will be very appreciated!

[Windflower]

I'm right next to you in Massachusetts.... Watch for water freezing over night!!!!! I walk out new water every morning when I open up the coop. Than on 5 degree days, if I'm home.. I check again mid day. And when I get home from work... They will chip through thin ice that forms on top, to get to thawed water in the middle, but not if the whole bowl freezes. I dont use electric out at my coop or run.

Will do! It has been pretty cold at night. Nothing is ran out there currently there is a possibility of electricity.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC.

Here are some helpful links:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• Insightful feedback on how members manage their flocks - Topic of the Week back-catalogue

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[DiYMama540]

Oh you're in trouble now! That's how it all starts...next thing you know you're going to have to add some ducks and geese to the flock!
Welcome to BYC! Lots of great advice for you on their care, so just have fun doing it!
Thanks for joining!!

*Don't say you weren't warned about the waterfowl

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!
Best wishes and have lots of fun!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens, the place for fun, friendship and FACTS about chickens.

 

[ValerieJ]

Hi! Welcome! It is so nice of you to take on these hens. It's obvious you really care about doing it right, and that's what tells me you will do a great job! I don't have a lot of tolerance for predators, so I don't free range here. But, my chickens are not 100% safe either, as their run is large and only covered with bird netting. We each have to decide what we are comfortable with. I agree that chickens love having a lot of space to roam. It enriches their lives, so I take this small risk.