Question!?

[albird101]

It's been getting pretty cold down in Fresno, around 30-39 degrees I was wondering at what temperature should I begin to worry about my chickens.. There old english bantams, I heard there cold hardy and all but, I wanted to make sure they could get through the cold! Will straw or hay warm them up? Or what can I do to keep then warm? Thanks.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Here is a long BYC thread with a lot of winterizing tips. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/822765/winter-is-coming-checklists-tips-advice-for-a-newbie It seems as long as the chickens are healthy and have shelter from the wind/drafts they should be fine at that temperature.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Keep them dry, draft free and well fed, and they will do fine.

 

[Fierlin1182]

Hi and

I agree, dry and draft-free!
Good luck, and enjoy the site.

 

[drumstick diva]

They do need ventilation in their coop area so that they don't get frostbite from condensation forming in the coop. Usually vents are put at the top sides of coop, so there is no draft on the birds .

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[chick lovers]

I agree dry, draft free, and well fed.

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC! I agree with the above advice, good luck.