Keeping warm in Wisconsin

[shannonlwenzel45]

Hello. .New to this. I have 3 Isabrowns and 1 Leghorn. I am nervous about our Wisconsin winters coming up. How do I keep my girls happy healthy and laying beautiful eggs.
Any advice would great.

 

[Callender Girl]

Although I fret like, well, a mother hen in the frigid, windy winters of North Central Iowa, the fact is that I've never had an issue with my birds suffering from the cold. As long as they have good shelter with plenty of ventilation to let out all the moisture they produce and access to feed and water, chickens generally do okay in the winter.

As a member of this group, you will have access to advice and support from countless folks who are generous in sharing their experience and knowledge. BYC members aren't shy about sharing what they know!

A big BYC welcome to you and your flock of four!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Shannon, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC fellow Wisconsinite!!

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank you for joining us at BYC Shannon. You are very welcome here.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Here are some links that may be helpful:

• Great go-to resource - Articles
• http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/winter-chicken-keeping
  http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/winter-coop-temperature
  Topic of the week - Winter chicken keeping
• Space requirements
• “How to...” guides
• Find other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! We're happy to have you with us!

 

[416bigbore]

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

 

[N F C]

Hello, some great links in @Pork Pie's post, hope they help!

 

[sourland]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC. Keep your birds dry, draft free, well fed and watered, and they will winter fine. Good luck with your flock.