HELP!!!!

[Zoologist]

Chickens can survive that just fine. The key to avoiding frostbite is good ventilation. Seems extreme, but they're tough nuggets.


All I do is deep pack litter, on the coop floor, don't cover anything, & let my birds have access to the run if they want too. Occasionally I'll throw some scratch out to them. Nothing fancy. They choose to stay inside on nasty days.

Thanks for the tips, much appreciated!

 

[Eggcessive]

We had an extreme Arctic blast come through -32 degrees, snow, and 25 per mile hour winds. Lots of businesses shut down and told to stay home. We covered up all drafts except those leading into the run and put the chickens in, eventually we had to add some heat to avoid frostbite. Had some pretty cold chickens and were lucky to come out of it with the whole flock intact. It was an absolute MUST to cover most airways although we had two larder vents open for air.

Yes, many of us had some extreme cold and winds last weekend. I do much the same in subzero temps. A little overhead ventilation helps to let out the moist humidity from their breathing, which will help prevent frostbite. But bigger combs will still get frostbite at times. It is hard to prevent totally.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Thanks for the tips, much appreciated!

You're welcome.