Hello from the sub-arctic of northern Canada

[SubArcticFowl]

Hello all. I am a long-time lurker and finally decided to make an account. As the title states I live in the sub-arctic region of northern Canada (think ice road truckers). There are a few people around here that keep chickens and I've been thinking about it for years. Keeping birds over the winters scare me, but I have one friend that decided to just make bird soup every fall instead of trying to manage them over the winter. That is an option I am considering. Anyway, I would probably post questions once I get a bit more settled. Right now I'm just reviewing the wealth of information on this site.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. I suggest you find the Canadian thread and ask BYCERS how they manage the severe winters. I think you can stop short of making chicken soup out of your birds before winter. The Chantacleer breed of chickens was developed in Canada to survive the extreme weather. They have a very low comb to prevent frost bite.

 

[CatWhisperer]

Welcome to BYC! If you look or ask in the right places I’m sure someone here can help. The members on this site are an absolute font of chicken knowledge .

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
You can successfully winter birds where you are.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Set your goals, ask questions, plan, and you will be successful in establishing and maintaining your flock.

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Glad that you joined! Good luck with the chicken's and the winter's chicken soup.

 

[Leahs Coop]

Hello, and welcome to Backyard Chickens! So glad you decided to join the flock!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to backyard Chickens a wonderful site for all have heard the naked neck breed does wonderful in the cold a secure coop and electric fence and hardwire are a must

 

[fldiver97]

Welcome Nice to ‘officially’ have you here! You may be able to keep chickens year round.... takes a little planning but with proper housing, cold hardy breeds and proper care you can do it

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!