my first flock!

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breezyschicks

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Really excited to find this site! I have already learned so much! Love my chicks,can't wait til they start laying. Just built the coop, probably have another week or so until they're ready to get outside. I need some good tips for the winter tho, I live in northern Michigan and am wondering what to do when snow flies....thanks!
 
I don't have much for winter advice because I hardly have them where I live! But you'll find lots of knowledgable people on here willing to help. :)

Welcome to BYC and have a great day!
 
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Welcome to BYC!

So glad you are enjoying your new babies! I am sure they are ready to head out to your new coop. You might want to chat with others in your state thread as to how they survive your brutal winters....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/697050/michigan-thread-all-are-welcome

Make sure to put lots of venting in your roof or eaves of the coop. Ventilation will actually help keep them warm. All the moisture from the breathing and pooping wants to rise and if it has no where to go, it will fall back down on the birds as water or frost, making them cold. So have them roost low to the floor, and about 1 square foot of vents per bird in the roof or ceiling and this warm moist air will rise and go out the top of the coop. You can close off some of the venting on a windy night, but you never want to lock them up completely. You can even tack an old towel to your roost bar to keep the feet warm. Warm feet mean warmer birds.

Good luck with this new adventure you are on and welcome to our flock!
 

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