Help, newbie here. Can roosters get too cold?

[jeanbean0913]

He didn't make it....

 

[redsoxs]

Sorry to hear that, jeanbean. . Hang in there . Hope you aren't going to give up on chickens.

 

[Teila]

Aaaw, I am so sorry to hear that jeanbean

 

[jeanbean0913]

Live and learn I guess. Well make sure to ask more questions. We got them on a whim and just put them in an old grainery we had. We put hay and perches and use a heat lamp in the winter. In the spring we will get moving on a real coop I think. We're not very handy though. But hopefully we have a few friends who can help.

 

[jeanbean0913]

We just met someone in the area who has silkies, so my daughter is excited to get a puffball!

 

[Teila]

That is good news jeanbean; hopefully her new puffball might help with her grief.

I am probably the last person to give advice on heat lamps, living in Aus and not really having a winter, but please consider using a heat lamp very carefully.

The below are just from your current winter and there are many more instances of people losing their flocks and/or structures due to fire:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1147745/chicken-coop-fire-chicken-care-advice-needed

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1145874/only-joined-after-my-coop-burnt

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1145876/dont-use-heat-bulbs