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[Cindy Ohliger]

Hello, and thank you for welcoming me. I live in Ohio. We had chickens many years ago and would like to get back into them. Looking to purchase ten or so chicks when they become available. I have a barn but need to construct something that they can be outside in, that would keep them safe from predators. Was wondering about one of those portable chicken coops that one can move around the property to fresh areas for them. Thoughts? Also, I'm worried about the extreme temperatures. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Kiki]

Adult birds do NOT need added heat in the winter.
Then need a dry well ventilated coop.

 

[Lavender Ro]

Welcome to BYC!!! I am glad you have decided to be apart of our flock. Every will welcome you with open wings (cheesy).

 

[JesusHChicken]

Welcome. Maybe everyone is watching the superbowl?

Do you mean a chicken tractor? Hopefully someone that uses one can give you some advice. We free range ours.

 

[drumstick diva]

Most chicken breeds can handle cold much better than heat. After all they are wearing "down" coats

 

[Cindy Ohliger]

I would love to free range but live on a valley's edge and have all kinds of predators around. Fox, coyote, hawks, owls, raccoons and all kinds of creatures! They must be kept inside some sort of fencing including a top.

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Cindy Welcome!

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

BYC has Topic of the Week articles which I have found to be a great resource and a one stop shop for questions which may have already been discussed within the BYC membership group. A few that may be of interest to you at this stage are:
Topic of the week - Winter chicken keeping
Topic of the Week - Keeping Chickens Cool in Summer
Topic of the Week - Chicken Keeping in Weather Extremes
Topic of the Week - Keeping the Flock Safe from Predators

If you would like to share Pictures and Stories of your flock when they arrive, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

Best wishes and good luck!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. You have some good advice and great links, so I'll just say a big hello

 

[Lavender Ro]

Temperature: Heat lamps work in the cold and I personally make sure there is lots of shade on the coop in the heat. Also in one end of their run I put light misters up, they seem to enjoy the light amount of water, but not too much and too strong. I also use a water bowl that refills itself, so it doesn't dry out on a hot day.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock.
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

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