Too wet and cold?

[Stablecoop]

Hi all, we have 60 freedom rangers in 2 mobile A frame coops. They are on fenced pasture during day and we shut them in mobile coops at night. They are 6.5 weeks old, fully feathered. Coops are open but covered on top with tarp. Ends are open. We are in northern MA and it’s going to be 45-55 and raining for the next week. Is this too cold and wet for them? What should we do? Worried about this cool plus wet weather.

 

[Mwhit]

If you can tarp the ends just so it blocks the wind and rain, that would be a good stroke. I put my New Hampshire’s and Cornish out in the tractor at 4 weeks old in late February with lows in the 20s and they did ok. Just try to give them a dry place go at night.

 

[Stablecoop]

We stapled woven agricultural fabric to close up the ends. A bit of insulation, but breathable, breaks the drafts, and stops rain. Birds are dry and hoping for the best. Thank you for your idea and for taking the time to help.