I’m also in Gaston, small world!
For winterizing make sure they have a dry predator proof sleeping area. I don’t provide heat in the winter to any that are fully feathered since we honestly don’t get too cold or snowy usually.
Thank you. Where in Gaston? I'm in Cherry Grove. I've also been thinking about allowing them out of their run into a fenced in area but not too sure about predation durning the day.