Snow in the coop

[JMotuzick]

So I forgot to close the windows to the coop last night. I went out this morning there was a bit of snow under both windows. I put them both up half way. I just went out and plowed some snow, and check on the girls while I was out. There was quite a bit more snow inside. I closed both (one directly across form this one) windows completely. Still snow coming in the vents! Should I be worried about wet conditions? 20 and hard wind now. Calling for -20 Saturday night! Plus wind. Should I be worried?

 

[GC-Raptor]

No it's a dry snow and its supposed to stay below 21F till Monday.
The chickens will eat some. Shovel it out Monday, unless their coop is heated.
This is my coop around 2pm today.

. GC

 

[JMotuzick]

No heat, there was a bit on top the next box cover that I can get I’m sure but what’s mixed into the bedding there’s not much I can do!? Add more shavings maybe?

 

[annaBsChick]

YES!!! Please protect them, they will get frostbite or die. It is a lie that chickens can tolerate those temperatures. Look at this little hen - http://www.poultrydvm.com/cases/henna

 

[hillbillyreefer]

The chickens if they are a hardy breed will be just fine with a little snow in the coopand -20F, we just finished a stretch of 10days that never got warmer than about -25F with night temps close to -40F with no problems. No heat, just some hay in the coop, with the doors closed and vents open.

 

[JesseM]

It is a lie that chickens can tolerate those temperatures. Look at this little hen

This case is seriously different than what the OP is talking about. The hen had no food, water or appropriate shelter and was found frozen in a snowbank. It was not the temps but the neglect that caused the hen such pain. Hardy birds with the appropriate resources and environment will do just fine in sub-zero temps.

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