Hello from Southern New Hampshire

[Namrag]

New to backyard chickens but Hubby gamely agreed to 2 Speckled Sussex pullets, Stella and Bella. Now we're thinking about adding some Purple Guinea hens in the spring to protect the ladies while free ranging. Love to hear from some locals, and about managing the ladies in the harsh winters.

 

[Robin37]

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC I use a greenhouse for winter housing...

 

[Namrag]

Thank you.

 

[Namrag]

Hi and welcome to BYC I use a greenhouse for winter housing...

Great idea. Thank you.

 

[User395221]

Welcome to the forum. I'm in a hot climate, not cold, so can't help you there, but we have a lot of members in snowy conditions who will have tips for handling the cold.

 

[Robin37]

Thank you.

You are welcome

 

[blackdust951]

Hello and welcome to backyard chickens! I would
put an emoji but I can't on my phone

 

[drumstick diva]

Generally chickens can handle cold much better than heat.