Is frostbite avoidable without electric heating? Should I add heat to my coop?

[2 Acres]

That's a good idea! And make sure there is one outside as well so you can compare.

Also, keep the coop is dry as possible.

 

[McChooky]

My chickens avoid going outside in freezing temps if its raining or snowing.

 

[2 Acres]

My chickens avoid going outside in freezing temps if its raining or snowing.

Smart birds

 

[2 Acres]

Sounds like I'm doing everything backwards... but it's working.

My coop is bone dry and wind/draft free.

 

[StinkyAcres]

My chickens avoid going outside in freezing temps if its raining or snowing.

Yep, and that is why it is important to allow more coop space per bird in cold climates than in warm climates.

 

[McChooky]

Yep, and that is why it is important to allow more coop space per bird in cold climates than in warm climates.

It took yrs to build my flock and get the breeds I wanted .They raised 5 chicks this year in the flock. I'm replacing my rooster with 1 of his chicks soon as ones mature enough to do his job. (they free range)None of this would have been possible had I not had the right housing.Its important they have enough room & its predator proof

 

[2 Acres]

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It took yrs to build my flock and get the breeds I wanted .They raised 5 chicks this year in the flock. I'm replacing my rooster with 1 of his chicks soon as ones mature enough to do his job. (they free range)None of this would have been possible had I not had the right housing.Its important they have enough room & its predator proof

It's a very blustery evening, but the birdies are hanging out in the front part of the coop. I tried to get them to go into the 10x10 outdoor coop section, but the wind was blowing too hard.

Coop is currently 60 degrees. Everybody is still as dry as a bone, and toasty warm.

 

[2 Acres]

My coop is bone dry and wind/draft free.

58F last night. Everything was good. Just a little rain. Woke up to 19 degrees temps. Went out to check on the birdies..and the tarp I put over the front of the coop was frozen solid.

 

[McChooky]

Chickens can handle cold weather provided they have suitable shelter. Wet feathers can't keep chickens warm they must stay dry. A broody hen with chicks may need supplemental heat in certain circumstances

 

[ChickenShepherd_6116]

Today I wrapped my run with clear tarp as a wind block. The top of the run is open since I don't have a roof, but that also provides plenty of airflow. I am also adding some more perches in the run to provide vertical space for them. Got the hens all "cooped" up for winter!