Old glass window warms up huddle box

[Mrs. K]

We have been bitter cold here, but sunny. - 30 degrees. When I first started with my chickens I put an old black plastic box that used to fit inside a pick up bed. I turned it on its side, and propped the doors open, instant sun porch and wind break. Well three days ago, I found an old window, about the same size and I propped it up in front of the doors. It is surprisingly warmer inside there. The girls love it. Mrs.K

 

[LilBizzy]

What a good idea! We have an unused black truck bed liner- might work to turn it into a huddle area.

 

[HEChicken]

Wow, wish we'd had 30 degrees lately. Its been in the single digits. Today was nice though - I believe it got up to 31. Its nice to find warm places for them though, isn't it? Awhile back, while walking my son to school, I noticed someone had put a glass shower door out for curbside pickup. I carried it back home, thinking to use it to make a cold frame. In the meantime, I leaned it against a brick wall and the chooks quickly found that it is nice and warm back behind it when the sun is shining, plus they can keep out of the wind.

 

[Mrs. K]

We just warmed up to 30 degrees above today! I think you misread my post, we were 30 degrees BELOW zero, way too cold, but my chickens got through fine,