Upcoming cold-front with chicken not used to cold, and don't have the supplies

[moisture]

If tops are covered leave them amd then if they free range then cover two sides with tarps on coop and run both long leave short sides open. If they dont free range
if they do free range. Cover all with tarps.
Can you do that or do you need cheaper option?

Pretty sure we have some tarps and could definitely pick some up. Thanks.

 

[moisture]

Where I live we didn’t have freezing temps but americaunas are cold hardy and my polish mix doesn’t mind it. Do You have a screened in porch you can put them in? My Easter egger too is ok With colder weather. And wow 108 thas hot

We don't have a screened in porch, we do have a deck connected to the house but it currently doesn't have railings as we just got it redone. And yes, that 108 day was really hot, felt like walking into an engine everytime I went outside.

 

[moisture]

The chicken breeds that you have should be able to handle the coming cold temps.. The one molting would be only one questionable. All depends how severe the molt is at this time.

I don't know how your coops are set up. The size of them is also a factor. If you have small coops,, I understand that you are doing the best you can.

Here is something for your consideration for the future,,
If your coop is sufficiently large enough, all your chickens should be able to stay in one coop. If the run space is also large enough,, the chickens usually will not be bothered by other chickens being there.
It is in the run while outside, that integration is best accomplished. If chickens are always separated,,, then they do not integrate.

So now lets get to your problem that is current. Try to block off any draft winds from blowing thru the coop, roost area. You do need to provide ventilation though. The ventilation should be openings well above chickens' heads as they sleep on roost.
A draft,,, is when the air movement is sufficient to ruffle chickens feathers.
Ventilation,,, is when there is gentle air movement thru coop to carry away moisture, and Ammonia buildup.
For water,, consider getting Heated dog water bowls. That is what I have in my run currently.
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There are other ways to provide liquid water options,,, but you are somewhat pressed for time at this moment.
I know money does not grow on trees,,, so consider visiting some thrift stores, if that is an option. I got mine used for under $5 each. The one pictured above is going for $44 at Walmart.

Lets see what other people suggest.

WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and

Thank you for the help, I'll try to prevent any large drafts in the area and see if we can find a heated dog bowl soon. We really tried to integrate the different generations of chickens, but it didn't work out for us because some of them were so mean and we had the space so we could get them another coop. Our two molters are nearing the end of their molts and they were nicer molts to begin with, one of them I think is still a little rough looking so I'll keep an eye on her.

 

[rosemarythyme]

The cold temperature isn't an issue, chickens are fine below 0. Remember that folks in Canada and Alaska have chickens too. The lack of liquid water can be a problem - either you need to keep bringing out liquid water throughout the day, or invest in some form of heated waterer.

Do NOT be tempted to close up the coop and run to keep them warm. Ventilation is key, you need to let moisture escape so they stay dry. Dry chickens are warm chickens.

The smallest coop (assuming you haven't altered it), is underventilated, by the way. If the door and window cannot be left open/propped open, that would be the one I'd be most concerned about.

If winds are an issue you may want to buffer the run walls facing oncoming winds with clear plastic.

 

[McChooky]

Wasn't sure to post this in the Emergencies area or the Flock Maintaining area, if it was wrong to post here let me know.
Next week here (near Seattle) we have a cold front coming with possibly some snow. Normally I wouldn't be worried about snow, but it's the cold that comes with it this time that worries me. There at least six days predicted right now where it doesn't even get above freezing. The lows on some days in 14, but the prediction has gotten down to 10 before. I know this is probably average mid-west winter, but here in Seattle this is something that usually doesn't happen so we don't have an preparations except cardboard on top of their houses to prevent drafts and keep in heat.
I've got nine chicken divided into three coops cause we got them at different times and they hate each other, one coop has 4, one has 3 and one has 2. We have two late molters who are still missing some feathers. I've also got a couple breeds who supposedly aren't good in heat (Austra White, Polish). I have two small dogs crates that can fit two chickens in emergencies but not for long.
When it got up to 108 this June we had to bring all nine chickens inside and it messed up that room for some time so we'd preferably not have to do that again. We might be able to move the two chicken on their own to live with three for the cold but one of the two is really mean and ended up ripping two of the other chickens neck feathers out and one of them just got them back.
Today I found some drinkers that were the heated types but they were $90 and we'd have to buy at least two, the colds supposed to start Sunday and with Christmas I don't think we can get much on time to help them, what should I do to make them warmer and safer?
BTW here's the coop layouts: (large coop - 4 chickens) Australorp, Austra White, Polish, Easter Egger. (Large coop - 3 chickens) Australorp, Maran(slightly molting), Wyandotte, (Small coop - 2 chickens) Ameraucana, Wyandotte.

Put 1/4 cup of salt in an empty 24 0unce soda bottle and fill it 3/4 way to the top with fresh clean water before screwing the bottle cap on tight! Toss it in their waterer and fill the waterer to the top with fresh clean water before putting the lid on the waterer .With the salt water bottle floating in the water it won't freeze solid. I reuse the same bottle filled with salt water every day .Their water may get a little gets icy on the surface by mid day if the weather is down in the teens but its never frozen solid yet (peel the plastic label off the bottle).Save your money.It works like a charm.Change the water twice a day if it gets in the single digits

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

Thank you for the help, I'll try to prevent any large drafts in the area and see if we can find a heated dog bowl soon. We really tried to integrate the different generations of chickens, but it didn't work out for us because some of them were so mean and we had the space so we could get them another coop. Our two molters are nearing the end of their molts and they were nicer molts to begin with, one of them I think is still a little rough looking so I'll keep an eye on her.

Dont hesitate to holler they should be fine. But I would tarp all sides or 2 out of 4 for sure

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

Thank you for the help, I'll try to prevent any large drafts in the area and see if we can find a heated dog bowl soon. We really tried to integrate the different generations of chickens, but it didn't work out for us because some of them were so mean and we had the space so we could get them another coop. Our two molters are nearing the end of their molts and they were nicer molts to begin with, one of them I think is still a little rough looking so I'll keep an eye on her.

Dont hesitate to holler they should be fine. But I would tarp all sides or 2 out of 4 for sure

 

[McChooky]

My chicken coop has large open vents on 3 sides up top..No heat.No insulation.No plastic. They get lots of feed in cold weather so they can produce a lot of heat (crumbles and sunflower seeds) Fresh water every morning when I let them out of their run.The run has pallets on the sides that block the wind and a tarp on top that keeps them dry.I fill their coop and run with fresh dry leaves once a week.They stay out in the run from daylight to dark and I lock them in the coop overnight to keep them safe.They have dry leaves for bedding so they can snuggle down in the layers of leaves on the floor to stay warm in cold weather(around zero)

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

Put 1/4 cup of salt in an empty 24 0unce soda bottle and fill it 3/4 way to the top with fresh clean water before screwing the bottle cap on tight! Toss it in their waterer and fill the waterer to the top with fresh clean water before putting the lid on the waterer .With the salt water bottle floating in the water it won't freeze solid. I reuse the same bottle filled with salt water every day .Their water may get a little gets icy on the surface by mid day if the weather is down in the teens but its never frozen solid yet (peel the plastic label off the bottle).Save your money.It works like a charm.Change the water twice a day if it gets in the single digits

Oh Ulysses put dried leaves or straw on ground if you can

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Use tarps or staple up some plastic to block wind. It doesn't have to be air tight.
Water can freeze, just change it out a couple of times a day when you go check on them.
With the wind blocked and a little extra bedding in the coop, I think they should be fine.