New chickens during winter time !!! Help!!!

[Klatimer]

How big is the greenhouse (in feet) and how many chickens are you talking about? The concern is overcrowding, which applies any time of the year.

You have two issues in winter. One is a cold wind hitting them with them having no way to get out of the wind. That should not be a problem in a greenhouse. The other issue is moisture. If it gets too humid in there and it gets below freezing they can get frostbite. Do not worry about how cold it will get, they are wearing a down coat. But high moisture when it is winter in Ohio can cause frostbite so can you vent that greenhouse?

I think it’s 10ft x 6 ft, it has windows that can be opened. It would be a short term until spring. And I’m think possibly 6 chickens to start out. I have very limited knowledge when it comes to chickens. They are all under a year old

 

[Ridgerunner]

I think it’s 10ft x 6 ft, it has windows that can be opened. It would be a short term until spring. And I’m think possibly 6 chickens to start out. I have very limited knowledge when it comes to chickens. They are all under a year old

Then that could work out well, it should be enough room for 6. My question would be mainly about venting on two points. High humidity can lead to frostbite when temperatures are below freezing. If you can keep the humidity levels down then they have a lot of cold tolerance pertaining to frostbite. And you do not want that to get too warm in your warm spells. By too warm I'm thinking in the range of over 100 F. If it is sealed up tight you can get that in spring. You should be able to vent a greenhouse because of the threat of it getting too warm.

 

[Klatimer]

Then that could work out well, it should be enough room for 6. My question would be mainly about venting on two points. High humidity can lead to frostbite when temperatures are below freezing. If you can keep the humidity levels down then they have a lot of cold tolerance pertaining to frostbite. And you do not want that to get too warm in your warm spells. By too warm I'm thinking in the range of over 100 F. If it is sealed up tight you can get that in spring. You should be able to vent a greenhouse because of the threat of it getting too warm.

It has 5 windows that can be sealed shut or opened/partially opened for ventilation. I gave my mom a heater from Amazon so I’ll probably end up put a heater like that in the green house.. sad it was the lowest price the time I bought it but I want something I can mount also.

 

[Klatimer]

Check around to see if anyone has shed of sorts that you could move to your property. BTW, where do you keep your ducks?

We keep our ducks in their own area, they have a coop and a run. The first picture is when we first had ducks. And the second picture is the extended part. It’s covered in plastic to break the wind. It’s well vented. We had a wind storm a few weeks ago and tore it all to pieces. But some duck tape and prays can fix a thing.

 

[Klatimer]

True, I was just trying to determine if these were Cornish cross or not so realistic expectations could be set when determining to keep or process.

I definitely don’t think she has cornish cross

 

[kattabelly]

You say you just had a storm a few weeks ago. Was the greenhouse out in the storm? Those types of "greenhouse" don't usually survive much weather unless they're in an extremely sheltered spot.

They also won't keep a lot of predators out, as someone already mentioned.

 

[Klatimer]

You say you just had a storm a few weeks ago. Was the greenhouse out in the storm? Those types of "greenhouse" don't usually survive much weather unless they're in an extremely sheltered spot.

They also won't keep a lot of predators out, as someone already mentioned.

That greenhouse that been through hell and back, a couple of tornados, winter storms, wind storms and still standing. I was going to reenforce the outside for predators. I’m going to put it in my garden area until spring.. apparently the chickens have committed murder.

 

[Caitboyce]

How big is the greenhouse (in feet) and how many chickens are you talking about? The concern is overcrowding, which applies any time of the year.

You have two issues in winter. One is a cold wind hitting them with them having no way to get out of the wind. That should not be a problem in a greenhouse. The other issue is moisture. If it gets too humid in there and it gets below freezing they can get frostbite. Do not worry about how cold it will get, they are wearing a down coat. But high moisture when it is winter in Ohio can cause frostbite so can you vent that greenhouse?

I have 3 Indian Runner ducks and 4 hens. The chickens have a coop and I have a 4’x6’ greenhouse that the ducks decided was their home. And then the hens decided that they wanted to be with the ducks…. It was 20 degrees here last night and all 7 birds were snuggled together in the little greenhouse.

So I have 8 ducks and everything is fine, I would say I’m will versed with Ducks. But my mom has to rehome or process her chickens. My husband and I have wanted chickens and we live in Ohio where we just had a huge winter storm. We only have an acre of land and live in the city. We were thinking about putting them into our shop until we can build them a house in the yard. But I do have a green house that I could possibly put them in also.. I’m willing to hear anything suggestions

I have 3 Indian Runner ducks and 4 hens. The chickens have a coop and I have a 4’x6’ greenhouse that the ducks decided was their home. And then the hens decided that they wanted to be with the ducks…. It was 20 degrees here last night and all 7 birds were snuggled together in the little greenhouse. I prop the door open just wide enough for them to enter and exit and I have a light for warmth. So far there’s not been any issues and all 7 girls are happy!