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[coopbee59]

I've been following BackYard Chickens since March when I first started. It's been very helpful (still learning). My biggest fear is the wintertime and how to keep those girls warm and laying. Can't get enough of those fresh eggs!

 

[QueenMisha]

Welcome to BYC! It's great to have you.

Chickens do remarkably well in even very cold climates. Rain, snow, freezing temps - doesn't seem to faze 'em. As for eggs, all birds will slow down laying during winter. You can keep up production by giving them a few extra hours of light each day, but personally I don't like to. I find it stresses their systems.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, coopbee59, and . Pleased you joined us. I concur with the advice of QueenMisha - chickens are resilient in the cold, less so in the heat. If you want to research some cold weather poultry keeping tips, however, here are a couple links
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/...led-look-at-the-question-of-supplemental-heat
And https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/winter-chicken-keeping
Best wishes to you and your flock!

 

[BuffOrpington88]

Hi and welcome to BYC! Thanks for joining us!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - you have some great advice and links already so I'll just say hello!

All the best
CT

 

[ninjawesome]

Hello and

! Oh yes the winter can be kind of daunting but foam board insulation and a heat lamp should be good for your chickens. Make sure you have ventilation as well.

 

[drumstick diva]

Chickens tolerate cold much better than heat. Some are afraid of snow but, if you shovel a little path, they will explore it.

 

[CuzChickens]

Hello there and welcome to Backyard chickens! Glad you decided to join us today. I actually started a winter chicken keeping thread a week ago, it may have some info you will find helpful! I hope you enjoy BYC as much as I have! https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...elements-with-your-chickens/100#post_17605578