Hello

[MSDeb]

Welcome to BYC, glad you decided to join us. Good luck with your birds. We don't need insulation here either, sorry not able to help with that one.

 

[dkvart1]

and

Glad you joined us! You have just entered the wonderful world of ADDICTION x2, Chickens and this Forum! Enjoy!

 

[white01]

from Maine

 

[NonnasBabies]

&

from Louisiana!

 

[ADozenGirlz]

from Connecticut!

We don't insulate our coop and it was wicked cold this winter. When temps got down into the negative numbers, we did put a 250watt, red heat lamp in the coop but it was more for my peace of mind than their comfort I'm sure.

As long as you get cold hardy birds, appropriate for your climate, they come pre-insulated and will do fine in the cold. Just be sure that there are no drafts AND that there is proper ventilation in your coop. Sounds like conflicting advice, but it's really not.

These links will give you some things to think about when deciding what's right for your coop:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=1642-VENTILATION

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=1642-winter-coop-temperatures

Best wishes and let us know if you need any help along the way!

Cheers!