New to BYC and chickens in general

[BartolicsBroods]

We're gearing up to start own flock. We've been drafting coops and trying to figure out what adaptions the coop will need due to our below zero winter weather here in Wyoming. So excited to order our chicks, and get started (we won't get to have babies till march/april, we don't want to be over ran before we can finish our coop). Any pointers or tips would be great, thanks!

 

[Pyxis]

As far as the coop goes, make sure there is plenty of ventilation for them. Chickens handle the cold very well, and my guys up here don't have a heated coop and have survived temperatures dropping to -17 this year. However, they don't handle humidity well, especially in the wintertime, and it can lead to frostbite and respiratory issues. So get plenty of ventilation!

 

[drumstick diva]

I agree with the previous responder. YOu might want to check out the "where am I, where are you," thread( in social forum) to find and post on your state thread and see what locals do for the winter.

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[gander007]

Great and

nice to see ya here

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

Yes plenty of ventilation, and lots of natural light is nice too in the winter.

 

[TwoCrows]

You might want to do some reading in the learning center here on BYC for some tips and hints on building your coop, raising your babies and keeping your flock....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

And as Drumstick Diva has mentioned, join in on the Wyoming thread to chat with people in your area on how they deal with the cold...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/699789/wyoming-unite

Great to have you aboard and enjoy your new flock!

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you. Good luck with your future flock!

 

[BantamLover21]

Glad you joined us!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!