Texas

[orumpoultry]

I am trying to wrap my head around a *specials* coop that will have Silkies and cochin frizzles in it. Here in Texas for the winter do I need an enclosed coop for these breeds?
Everything I read says *draft free* but I am assuming that is for the people north of here. Where they get snow and blisters from the cold. because of the feather composition and smaller size are they able to hold in enough body heat to stay warm and healthy if I only had a 3 sided structure with a covered run for them or should I put a bit more construction into it maybe a removable front for summer?

All of my pens have three open walls. The western wall is up and closed off to get away from the evening sun. In the winter I wrap pens in clear plastic top to bottom. That's it. Never lost a bird to the cold, never had frost bite. Others may be different but that's all I do.

 

[Mr King]

Originally from Texas, not sure that counts. Currently in Belgium but we plan on going back to the States and having chickens in Texas when we're retired.

Texas will wait for you.!

 

[RoosterCogburn7]

I am trying to wrap my head around a *specials* coop that will have Silkies and cochin frizzles in it. Here in Texas for the winter do I need an enclosed coop for these breeds?
Everything I read says *draft free* but I am assuming that is for the people north of here. Where they get snow and blisters from the cold. because of the feather composition and smaller size are they able to hold in enough body heat to stay warm and healthy if I only had a 3 sided structure with a covered run for them or should I put a bit more construction into it maybe a removable front for summer?

In East Texas it should be fine.

 

[needlessjunk]

Strawberry jam sounds amazing. also I hope I am blessed like you when I have kids to have so many different animals around for my children to be exposed to.

Aww, thank you. My husband is amazing and let's me to pretty much whatever I want. It's so great that the kids are learning where food comes from and how much work it really takes.

I hope it doesn't rain on Sunday.  I want to muck out the pen where my Easter Eggers live.  Also, we are on the 5th prodigy from Lucky.  My kids are into chicken math, because they keep sticking his fertilized eggs under the broody hen.  Another one popped out yesterday.  It is currently living under a heat lamp being taught how to eat and drink.

Oh chicken math! How fun.

I am trying to wrap my head around a *specials* coop that will have Silkies and cochin frizzles in it. Here in Texas for the winter do I need an enclosed coop for these breeds?
Everything I read says *draft free* but I am assuming that is for the people north of here. Where they get snow and blisters from the cold. because of the feather composition and smaller size are they able to hold in enough body heat to stay warm and healthy if I only had a 3 sided structure with a covered run for them or should I put a bit more construction into it maybe a removable front for summer?

I don't know about those breeds as I'm new to chickens but with my duck house it is 3 sided. When it gets into the 20's I will put a board over half of the open side. Since i battle the heat for most of the year that is where my main concern went. You can always use plastic or traps if needed during the winter.

 

[orumpoultry]

Today we are traveling through Paris and surrounding cities. The plan is to see his grandfather before he passes, but also spend time with family. It will be my first time meeting this side of his family... This should be fun. I'm hoping I come home to birds in tact. We left cage doors to runs open in case we are late getting home. I always say if you can get around the dogs you can have it, but, I still worry when we leave.

Sold the blue colt yesterday as well. His new owners photo bombed me with pictures of him in his new 80 acres of fun. He looks so happy out there. I'm excited for him.

 

[Tmoorie]

Have fun in your travels! Drive safely!

 

[kenmlang]

Hey Rooster, how's it going? The coop still holding up? We lost a young pullet to a snake today. Is your offer of pullets still open? I will pay you for them, and come to your place to pick up.

 

[TherryChicken]

Hey Rooster, how's it going?  The coop still holding up? We lost a young pullet to a snake today. Is your offer of pullets still open? I will pay you for them, and come to your place to pick up.

I know this wasn't for me, but I'm so sorry to hear that.

 

[kenmlang]

I know this wasn't for me, but I'm so sorry to hear that.

That's ok. Thank you for caring. I "WILL" get that snake!!

 

[TherryChicken]

That's ok. Thank you for caring. I "WILL" get that snake!!

Snake made the wrong choice