New Member from Pequea, PA

[amyraud]

Hello from Pequea, PA! My name is Amy and I have 6 Hens..4 of them are Rhoad Island Reds, one is a Cochin and one is a Black Orpington. We seem to keep adding on to the coop and outside run to give the girls more free range area and better shelter. Today they just got electricity and lighting in the coop. This is going to be the first winter that I'll have to care for them in the freezing temps so we're now thinking about ways to keep their water from freezing and other special winterizing needs. I'm happy to have found this Forum and I'm sure you all are great caregivers to your Chickens and I can't wait to explore this page!

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us! There is actually a good discussion going on here about first winters, with lots of newbie tips. Go check it out:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/822765/winter-is-coming-checklists-tips-advice-for-a-newbie

 

[amyraud]

Thank you! I'll check it out!

 

[write2caroline]

Hello from Jacksonville!

Lots to learn and explore. You might find a great answer for the prevention of freezing water under the coop tab or the feeding tab.
Caroline

 

[All Henned Up]

I use a 25 watt bulb inside a half cinderblock and the waterier on top of that, never melted.

BYC. The greatest chicken site ever

Welcome and enjoy

Steve.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC!

Happy you joined!

 

[AK Baha]

 

[drumstick diva]

you may also want to check out "where am I , where are you," in the social forum to find and post on your state thread. People from you area could best tell you what you need to do to get thru winter.

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC!