Official BYC Poll: What’s the most challenging part of chicken keeping for you during winter?

What’s the most challenging part of chicken keeping for you during winter?

  • Keeping water from freezing

    Votes: 84 54.5%
  • Managing coop ventilation without drafts

    Votes: 25 16.2%
  • Preventing frostbite on combs and wattles

    Votes: 23 14.9%
  • Maintaining egg production with shorter daylight hours

    Votes: 24 15.6%
  • Keeping the coop clean and dry

    Votes: 35 22.7%
  • Ensuring chickens stay active and entertained

    Votes: 42 27.3%
  • Protecting the flock from predators in winter

    Votes: 6 3.9%
  • Managing feed consumption and weight maintenance

    Votes: 9 5.8%
  • Handling snow or icy conditions in the run

    Votes: 33 21.4%
  • Preventing respiratory issues from dampness or ammonia buildup

    Votes: 15 9.7%
  • Other (please share in the comments below)

    Votes: 20 13.0%

  • Total voters
    154
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My flock seem to be a bit less active here and there in winter and when it is really cold, they look even more quiet. I make sure to give them vitamin drink, extra heavy duty protein, garlic and apple cider vinegar to bring them through winter.

Our winter here is mild, no snow, but there are a handful of night that the temperature gone to to 9C=48F, that is not that cold compare to other part of the world.
48 is a cool evening
 
Anything below 60 degrees is freezing to me. I bundle up. I'm used to the heat and high humidity. My chickens love cooler, occasional cold temps. We might have a couple of days of below freezing temps and it's important to keep their water from freezing over.
 
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