Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

[RR funky chick house]

our older birds (6 ea- 9 months) are doing okay with the cold temps and the youngers (4 months) are in their own smaller coop space with a Cozi coop heater. I still hate this level of cold for them and can't wait for the warmer/ rain to come back!

 

[RR funky chick house]

 

[pennyJo1960]

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Welcome birds do not need heat. Even colder temps they go closer to each other to gain heat. Cold breeze over or at them can be a issue.

 

[PopoMyers]

Can't believe it's so cold, so soon in the season, on the west side. Currently 23, and dropping. Stay safe out there!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Birds where on two tables tonight huddled together.

 

[RR funky chick house]

Welcome birds do not need heat. Even colder temps they go closer to each other to gain heat. Cold breeze over or at them can be a issue.

My brain tells me that but my body when I'm sitting out with them tells me otherwise! I have an outdoor cat who sleeps under a trouble light with a halogen bulb and has done just fine for years but it still worries me!

 

[RR funky chick house]

We don't get down this low usually in western Washington so it's just a bit concerning

 

[RR funky chick house]

And this is our first winter with birdies

 

[Hinotori]

I have 13 week old silkies doing just fine cuddled with the rest of their flocks. It is not freezing in their little houses from body heat. The ones who insist on sleeping on the roofs are cuddled together and happy enough.

I'm acclimatized to the point that a T-shirt is all I need at about 40°. I throw on a long sleeved, thin flannel shirt for an open jacket in the 30°. So yeah, I can understand why the chickens are perfectly fine with their down jackets.

Bedroom is currently 56°. I have a thin and thick blanket. Thicker one usually gets tossed off by morning because I get too hot. The german shepherd complains about it being too warm, but she always has liked the cold.

 

[RR funky chick house]

I hear you - my wife would rather sleep with the window open and I have 3 quilts on me! I know the ladies will be fine. . . . It's still damn cold!