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2goodVT said:
Hello!
I have adopted 4 adult hens and want the very best for them! (they're VERY sweeet birds!) There's no heat in their coop. I live in VT and it's cold! Will they be ok?
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Can you post pics of them? Are they in good condition?
What’s “cold”?
 
Welcome to BYC! What are the temps? Birds should be alright as long as their coop is well insulated and sealed (although be sure you are not skimping on proper ventilation). Don’t add heat because they will become reliant on it, and if it happens that the power shuts down, they could freeze to death.
 
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CHlCKEN said:
Welcome to BYC! What are the temps? Birds should be alright as long as their coop is well insulated and sealed. Don’t add heat because they will become reliant on it, and if it happens that the power shuts down, they could freeze to death.
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Actually, their coops should not be sealed. They need proper ventilation so they don’t get frostbite.
 
TheOddOneOut said:
Actually, their coops should not be sealed. They need proper ventilation so they don’t get frostbite.
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What I meant by that was making sure their coop is not over exposed. Ventilation is extremely important, and it’s not something to skimp on.
 
TheOddOneOut said:
Can you post pics of them? Are they in good condition?
What’s “cold”?
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currently in the 20’s, but colder at night..teens
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