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i have about a dozen hens outside. It’s 15°F they are all huddled in a corner of the run. When is it too cold? They have water and food but 3 are molting and I worry they may be to cold,
Chickens can definitely tolerate temperatures much lower than 30 degrees. Most of the time a light is not necessary. I had temps below zero last year and they were just fine.30 degree's is about the lowest a chicken can go on her/his own, I would recommend getting a red light! It helps heat the chicken coop but be cautious because chickens make body heat which will most of the time keep them warm but its hard to keep up under 30 degree's also do not forget that if you have around 8 or more chickens they will make some body heat, though do not forget sometimes its alittle hard to make that much on their own, also make sure that the water they have does not freeze, or it could harm the chicken! Good luck!
Some breeds tolerate cold better than others; same for heat, it depends on the breed.i have about a dozen hens outside. It’s 15°F they are all huddled in a corner of the run. When is it too cold? They have water and food but 3 are molting and I worry they may be to cold,
Tell us about your flock....i have about a dozen hens outside. It’s 15°F they are all huddled in a corner of the run. When is it too cold? They have water and food but 3 are molting and I worry they may be to cold,