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Smuvers Farm said:
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Glad you're here !

If you haven't yet, please make your poultry a FIRST AID KIT for any issues that would arise.
It's definitely better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

Also, make sure your coop(s) have a proper amount of VENTILATION. Your chickens will absolutely thank you for it!

One last thing, please get your chickens some Vaseline or bag balm to stave off frostbite before they get it! Baby, it's cold outside! :D
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will do all of that. actually the chickens prefer the roosts in the run rather than the coop... i keep the coop open but they really only go in for egg laying. i used to force them in the coop, but now that its dark when i go to work and dark when i come home they are always settled in the roosts in the run so ive kind of let them do their thing... is that bad?? ill get some bag balm.. though that was a first ever snow on christmas day in Seattle.. we can get cold but rarely COLD COLD.. we normally get 1 snow a year of a couple inches... how cold is too cold??
 
In my own opinion, I would let the chickens roost wherever they want... AS LONG AS they aren't in a direct gusty wind and snow storm.

And, how cold is too cold? Really not sure. We have people here in AK and Canada, who regularly have -40°F temps, and they keep chickens. Just BOLO for frost bite on combs, waddles and feets! :D
 
Hello there and welcome to BYC! :frow

I personally prefer if my birds are safely locked in the coop. Less wind, predators and exposure to the elements. Just keep an eye on them to see how they do and make sure your run is 100% varmint proof.

Welcome to our roost! :)
 
TwoCrows said:
Hello there and welcome to BYC! :frow

I personally prefer if my birds are safely locked in the coop. Less wind, predators and exposure to the elements. Just keep an eye on them to see how they do and make sure your run is 100% varmint proof.

Welcome to our roost! :)
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as I have huskies and have yet to get them to coexist with the chickens, The chickens have a 30x30 fully fenced (top and sides) pen that is i feel preditor proof... in the pen they have another caged coop with run. The run has plexiglass around the roosts for wind break so any preditor would need to get through 2 sets of fencing at night... the only thing getting in and out are the rats that took over the mole tunnels.. im fighting them but not sure who is winning, me or the rats..
 
G’Day from down under Harestad Farm :frow Welcome!

I am sorry to hear that your rooster is unwell and hope that he makes a full recovery.

I also hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

Porkpie mentioned the Topic of the Week and there is one in particular you might find helpful if/when you want to introduce the chickens to your huskies:
Topic of the Week - Dogs and chickens
There are a few on chickens and winter also.

If you would like to share more pictures and stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out ;)
 

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