Hi From Show Low Az, area ,

[surethatusernameistaken]

My 5 chickens, three dogs and I live off grid on 10 acres between Show Low and Concho, Az . We only have a generator at the moment , getting solar when I get it figured out .. Anyway I joined because I need help in keeping water from freezing and chickens from freezing to death . It is in single digits at night but so far so good . Do they huddle to keep warm or just puff up thier fearthers ? Any way Im glad I found this group .

 

[sourland]

Welcome to the BYC community. Keep them dry and draft free, and they will be fine.

 

[the_peanut_coop]

Welcome to the BYC flock! You won't regret joining. Have a great day!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Keep them in a dry, well ventilated coop with roosted birds in a draft free area and they will do well.

 

[Happy hen lover]

Hi there and welcome! Chickens tolerate cold as they are wearing down feather jackets. They do huddle on roost to stay warm. I'm so happy for your off grid life ( and a little jealous too.!) In my coop I use the deep litter method 7-12" deep with pine shaving and I think that helps with insulation from cold. Mine also roost on a 2x4 wide side up so they cover their feet with body. Last year I ran a 60 watt bulb at 3am to 9am to help with heat but if power were to ever go off I feel they won't be as tolerant of cold so I've opted to not have any heat source this year.
I have a heated pvc loop system with horizontal nipples for winter heat. If you'd like more info pm me for plans .
1. Do you have any power to coop. ?
2. How big is your coop?
3 and run or free range?

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC. You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of with many knowledgeable members who are willing to help you along your journey with any questions you may have. Enjoy

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! I'm in Az. also, but not up there where you are at. We do have other AZ. member's that may be dealing with some of what you are though. You can come and chat with us and ask them in our AZ. state thread here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/arizona-chickens.31227/page-7976

 

[surethatusernameistaken]

Hi there and welcome! Chickens tolerate cold as they are wearing down feather jackets. They do huddle on roost to stay warm. I'm so happy for your off grid life ( and a little jealous too.!) In my coop I use the deep litter method 7-12" deep with pine shaving and I think that helps with insulation from cold. Mine also roost on a 2x4 wide side up so they cover their feet with body. Last year I ran a 60 watt bulb at 3am to 9am to help with heat but if power were to ever go off I feel they won't be as tolerant of cold so I've opted to not have any heat source this year.
I have a heated pvc loop system with horizontal nipples for winter heat. If you'd like more info pm me for plans .
1. Do you have any power to coop. ?
2. How big is your coop?
3 and run or free range?

No power to the coop . No free ranging as I live in Cat , bear hawk country. Not to mention my dogs are hunting dogs . l'll post a picture tomorrow .

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC! thanks for joining,

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Welcome to Backyard Chickens.
Enjoy your time here!