I need to vent

[BigBird 2025]

Thank you both Debbie292d and Bawknok, for your input and positive ideas. Ill build a simple enclosure that can be taken apart and stored flat till needed and then hang it overhead out of the way.

Do you have any thoughts on my cold weather question. From my research they should be ok for a few days of cold as long as their well fed and watered have roosting bars and are kept out of a draft situation. What say you?

 

[Debbie292d]

Thank you both Debbie292d and Bawknok, for your input and positive ideas. Ill build a simple enclosure that can be taken apart and stored flat till needed and then hang it overhead out of the way.

Do you have any thoughts on my cold weather question. From my research they should be ok for a few days of cold as long as their well fed and watered have roosting bars and are kept out of a draft situation. What say you?

When you said occasional temp in the 30s, did you mean 30°F? So rarely does it freeze there?

If that's the case, I'd not worry about them provided their coop is draft-free for when colder storms blow through. They'll need vents, but if those can be where they won't blow on the chickens, like over their heads.

 

[Bawkbok]

Thank you both Debbie292d and Bawknok, for your input and positive ideas. Ill build a simple enclosure that can be taken apart and stored flat till needed and then hang it overhead out of the way.

Do you have any thoughts on my cold weather question. From my research they should be ok for a few days of cold as long as their well fed and watered have roosting bars and are kept out of a draft situation. What say you?

They can handle the cold weather in FL just fine. This past January we had mid twenties (gosh that sounds nice) for several consecutive days. Ventilation is still important in winter but drafts are an issue. Ensure you have cracks and corners that could be drafty covered or closed. We have an open air run and use tarps on the northern side to block the northerly wind.