What's the temperature where you are???

[SouthDakotaLiving]

I know that the "feels like" temp depends on several factors, including dew point, humidity and wind. Where I am in SD forecast says that at midnight, with temps at about -18 F, the feels like temp will be -40 F. This is with fairly light wind and humidity around 65%. Does anybody know whether the temp for the hens will be -40? I'm quite concerned about how they will fare in their coop given that wind is not really a factor.

 

[TXchickmum]

Hopefully someone with good insight about northern temps will chime in. My hens would flat out die with those temps. We hardly stay below freezing, here. I suppose it depends on the norms for your flock/area, acclimation, coop insulation, and the like.

 

[SouthDakotaLiving]

Hopefully someone with good insight about northern temps will chime in. My hens would flat out die with those temps. We hardly stay below freezing, here. I suppose it depends on the norms for your flock/area, acclimation, coop insulation, and the like.

Thanks for your response! Their coop I think is Ok, not too many drafts and it is insulated. However, it's a large coop so that makes it colder for them. They are a Rhode Island Red variety called Cinnamon Queens that are supposed to do well in harsh climates. However, I can tell they are really unhappy, sitting in the corner or standing on one leg, whining rather than making their usual sounds.

 

[TXchickmum]

Our first coop was a large one, and I filled the floor with extra shavings and hay for an added layer of warmth. Again, Texas is much different than South Dakota. Hoping your girls fluff up and huddle together, and weather this treacherous cold spell! Best wishes!

 

[janiedoe]

Thanks for your response! Their coop I think is Ok, not too many drafts and it is insulated. However, it's a large coop so that makes it colder for them. They are a Rhode Island Red variety called Cinnamon Queens that are supposed to do well in harsh climates. However, I can tell they are really unhappy, sitting in the corner or standing on one leg, whining rather than making their usual sounds.

I agree with @TXchickmum bales of hay, straw, anything like that placed against the walls may help insulate. Good luck to you all.

 

[kikiruru]

Winter

 

[007Sean]

Wensenday: 5:00pm, 48°F, humidity 78%, wind N @ 5mph, cloudy, partly sunny.

 

[chrissynemetz]

20°F partly cloudy and breezy
2:16 a.m.

 

[janiedoe]

41 and hazy

 

[swampfox440]

34F Not bad.