Notherners, do you insulate your coops?

[PaulaJoAnne]

mr.hutch23 :

Green Mountain Copper Scotch?

ditto!​

 

[Charles07]

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ditto!

I am curious as well.

 

[Chick named Lola]

I have a little coop made of T-1-11? Anyway, it is the same temp inside as outside!!!

I am doing the dlm, and right now have about 4inches of littler. Both little windows closed up. Top vents open. I wasn't going to insulate but I think I'm going to do the bubble wrap/landscape cloth idea, I feel I have to do something to get the temp a bit warmer inside than out. Also, the coop came with and only has room for one roost that is a 2x2....I could modify it if need be...do I need to? I wraped the run with the 6 inches at the top for vent. so I'm good there. I will post a pic if that will help. I just don't want my girls to freeze. This is a never ending project.

Here is the outside:

Here's the inside:

 

[mr.hutch23]

Thanks all! Very helpful advice.

 

[LovinMyPeeps]

Mine is, but I've got really good ventilation on the ridgeline

 

[Resolution]

mr.hutch23 :

Green Mountain Copper Scotch?

A uniquely Vermont breed developed at the Taft Hill homestead in Windham County.

Large (about the size of a Brahma) dual-purpose, quiet, calm, excellent foragers and avoid predators well. Intensively select bred since 1997 for severe cold; genetics of this New Heritage Breed include high altitude breeds from the South American Andes, European Alps, Himalayas and East Asia.


I'll ask Yashar to post some more photos of other birds- especially hens. The hens of the other two lines are gorgeous. The other male ( at Plymouth Colony) is a different line altogether from these birds as well. Foxes claimed the tails of these two roosters. Yosemite Sam ( sire 1 at Plymouth Colony Farm) is just an amazing creature.

As you know, in VT we have at least one week, often more of 20- 0 weather. We needed a dual purpose breed that would produce eggs through the winter while also being able to stay alive and even thrive in the barnyard amongst the hoofstock, gleaning for food scattered by the mammals. We really wanted a long-living breed that could self perpetuate with the least energy from humans and one that wouldn't ruin the garden or hide their eggs.
The Copper Scotch is our favorite breed. A black breasted variant hatches out as well and this is called the Black Jack.

These are photos of only two Copper Scotch Roosters ( 1 in the post above and 1 represented in this post).

I'll ask Yashar to post some more photos of other birds- especially hens. The hens of the other two lines are gorgeous. The other male ( at Plymouth Colony) is a different line altogether from these birds as well. Foxes claimed the tails of these two roosters. Yosemite Sam ( sire 1 at Plymouth Colony Farm) is just an amazing creature.

As you know, in VT we have at least one week, often more of 20- 0 weather. We needed a dual purpose breed that would produce eggs through the winter while also being able to stay alive and even thrive in the barnyard amongst the hoofstock, gleaning for food scattered by the mammals. We really wanted a long-living breed that could self perpetuate with the least energy from humans and one that wouldn't ruin the garden or hide their eggs.
The Copper Scotch is our favorite breed. A black breasted variant hatches out as well and this is called the Black Jack.
BYCF member Yashar has two or three lineages of Copper Scotch including both Taft Hill and Cabbage Hill lines.​

 

[Chick named Lola]

They are lovey! I love the coloring on the second one! Y'all make em purdy in Vermont!

 

[windtryst]

Some of my chickens roost outside all winter! They are always fine...

 

[Resolution]

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[SundownWaterfowl]

Im in NY. No insulated coops here. The Brahmas & Leghorns will roost, and the silkies get extra bedding put down, since they dont roost.