Hello from Ontario, Canada

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi and welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!

 

[rjohns39]

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

 

[ChicMomof10]

Hello! We have been raising a small flock of layers for the last 4 1/2 years and love having fresh eggs every day. We also raise a few meat birds every summer for our own consumption.

We also have guinea hens, just because they are so much fun

looking forward to learning new things!

Cheers!

Hi first year in Vermont. How do keep ventilation during the real cold when they're coop bound? We have 60 watt bulb and heat lamp if necessary. We have 10 isa browns Just started laying.

 

[BlueHorse17]

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[ChicMomof10]

Hi first year in Vermont. How do keep ventilation during the real cold when they're coop bound? We have 60 watt bulb and heat lamp if necessary. We have 10 isa browns Just started laying.

My question is should we cover all vents during very cold weather?

 

[rjohns39]

My question is should we cover all vents during very cold weather?

No. You want them draft free, but at least 1sq ft of ventilation per bird. They are very good at keeping warm, but moisture can bring on frost bite. Having vents up high will allow moisture to escape.

 

[ChicMomof10]

No. You want them draft free, but at least 1sq ft of ventilation per bird. They are very good at keeping warm, but moisture can bring on frost bite. Having vents up high will allow moisture to escape.

Ok thanks, may need to add some to make 10 square feet without draft.

 

[rjohns39]

Ok thanks, may need to add some to make 10 square feet without draft.

You should introduce yourself, so we can properly greet you.

 

[ChicMomof10]

Hi, sorry, I thought I did when I joined. My husband and I live in Vermont on a small lot next to the woods. We made the wood shed into a coop for 10 chickens with an attached 8x16 run. They are ISA Browns, 18 weeks old and started laying about 10 days ago.