is soils a good insulator?

[MonkeyZero]

i have been told soil is good. What do y'all think

 

[Katy]

What are you wanting to insulate?

 

[MonkeyZero]

well not insulate but help keep chickens warm?

 

[silkiechicken]

Soil is cold, similar to cement, put in pine shavings or straw and don't let it get wet. Cover the dirt as it pulls away heat.