Should I cover my coop with a tarp for the cold?

[Chquinta]

Hello I have 4 laying chicks and rooster that are 7 months my coop and run are open we are suppose to get down to freezing tonight and tomorrow with sleet. Will they be ok. I'll post pic so u can see if I need to close it off for wind!! Please help.. Need to do it in a little bit if I should.

 

[Chquinta]

 

[PapaChaz]

I don't know about covering the run, they roost under the roof, right? I'd worry more about blocking the wind from getting to them. They're pretty well insulated with those air pockets they can get by fluffing up their feathers, the worry comes in when the wind blow and keeps their feathers moving and they lose their air pockets....just block the wind and they should be fine

 

[Chquinta]

They roost inside the corner where the tin is in the back left corner..

 

[Chquinta]

 

[Chquinta]

Yes sorry that's what I meant block the wind from hitting them.

 

[RonP]

They should have a draft free area regardless, for comfort.

They are fine to temps way below 0 if dry and draft free.

 

[Urban Flock]

x2

 

[Chquinta]

Yes I know I haven't enclosed the roost area yet but since it has 3 sides there's not a lot of draft since it sits north to south. I guess I'll leave the tarp up until I get extra money to buy wood to enclose it. Thanks everyone.. They were good this morning got 4 eggs out of 4 hens..