Hello!

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard chickens

 

[JerryR708]

chickens tend to do alot better in a pair

Yeah, especially in winter when its very cold. They rely on each others body heat to stay warm. Each chicken puts out 10 watts of body heat, so if you have 5 chickens, that's like a free 50 watt heat lamp in your coop. When my chickens free range, more chickens seem to spot and signal danger easier and they just feel more secure and content as a flock.

 

[rjohns39]

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

 

[BrandonMcfly]

Yeah, especially in winter when its very cold. They rely on each others body heat to stay warm. Each chicken puts out 10 watts of body heat, so if you have 5 chickens, that's like a free 50 watt heat lamp in your coop. When my chickens free range, more chickens seem to spot and signal danger easier and they just feel more secure and content as a flock.

Wow cool I knew they do better in pairs cause they get lonely & heat but I didn't know they had 10 watts each such nice information thank you & they do seem more secure like one of mine is shy but the other is more outgoing so the shy one seems to depend on the outgoing one more to lead her

 

[ronott1]

Welcome to backyard Chickens!

I hope you can get a friend for you little singleton!

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Peanuttthechicken212 Welcome!

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

If you would like to share Pictures and Stories of Peanut, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[TexasSam]

It's eggtastic that you joined welcome and we are all here if you have any questions