Need some ideas/suggestions!

[CCsGarden]

Hi all,
My heater decided to break today and we have temps drop from 70F yesterday - 20 something F with winds over 40mph early last night. It's been cold, windy and cloudy all day with some hail. We might get snow and I would like to know what I can do to keep my flock warm? I ordered a couple heaters but they won't get here in time. I have put wood boards around the coop and made a little "coop" inside of the run for them but, burrrrrr, it's still so cold! Any other ideas or suggestions I can do?

Thank you!

 

[AmeraucanaLover20]

You could add some straw or deep bedding to keep them warm. Also make sure they have good ventilation but no drafts.

 

[CCsGarden]

You could add some straw or deep bedding to keep them warm.

Oh, I didn't think of that! I'll go get whatever I have left and put it in the coop.

Also make sure they have good ventilation but no drafts.

Yeah, I'm having a lot of draft problems. I forgot to say when I first posted

 

[Mother of Chaos]

Hi all,
My heater decided to break today and we have temps drop from 70F yesterday - 20 something F with winds over 40mph early last night. It's been cold, windy and cloudy all day with some hail. We might get snow and I would like to know what I can do to keep my flock warm? I ordered a couple heaters but they won't get here in time. I have put wood boards around the coop and made a little "coop" inside of the run for them but, burrrrrr, it's still so cold! Any other ideas or suggestions I can do?

Thank you!

You mainly need to provide a draft-free space where they roost. Chickens’ body temperature is between 105°-107°F, and they’re wrapped in full-body down suits. Just don’t let cold winds ruffle their feathers and strip away their body heat insulation.

Whatever you do, don’t create an air-tight coop where moisture gets trapped inside, along with ammonia fumes. THAT is what promotes frostbite, etc.

It is a bit tough when temps swing wildly, but unless they have damaged feathers (breed type) or bald spots (Naked Necks, severe molts), they should be fine.

 

[CCsGarden]

You mainly need to provide a draft-free space where they roost. Chickens’ body temperature is between 105°-107°F, and they’re wrapped in full-body down suits. Just don’t let cold winds ruffle their feathers and strip away their body heat insulation.

Whatever you do, don’t create an air-tight coop where moisture gets trapped inside, along with ammonia fumes. THAT is what promotes frostbite, etc.

It is a bit tough when temps swing wildly, but unless they have damaged feathers (breed type) or bald spots (Naked Necks, severe molts), they should be fine.

Okay, yeah, my coop is not air tight at all I do have a few molting and they went and hid in the nesting boxes

I'll also add the straw as @AmeraucanaLover20 said.