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Good to know, thank you much. I will read these. You’re definitely not wrong about rodent housing, those dang freeloaders. Had no idea electrolytes help in winter, thanks!Good ventilation makes insulation mostly moot...and there are many cons, rodent housing, chickens eating insulation, etc.
Heating a coop is usually not necessary unless you have temps well below zero 24/7 for more than a few days.
You might find some guidance here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/cold-weather-poultry-housing-and-care.72010/
Tho I don't often get into singles or below, I've found periodic electrolytes can really help:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/aarts-extreme-weather-spiel.75893/