When to remove water at night in cold weather?

[ValerieLovesChickens]

How does it hurt? I know that when I put vaseline on my fingers I can hardly feel the cold anymore.

#1 it clogs pores, traps dirt, debris, poop and moisture.
#2 its hard to clean off, once you put it on.
#3 chickens regulate their body temperature via the comb and wattles.
#4 if dirt does get trapped, then you get a pecking problem from the other chickens, trying to clean each other off. Then blood happens, and it turns into a disaster after that in some cases.

It's just better, to make sure they dont have any drafts or wind blowing on them in the first place. They are smart enough to go in the coop if they get cold, to warm back up.

 

[StinkyAcres]

Thanks @ValerieLovesChickens!

 

[ValerieLovesChickens]

Thanks @ValerieLovesChickens!

You're welcome!
P.s. I also keep water in my coop 24/7 for my chickens. They haven't been drinking as much during the night with the colder weather, but, they are still drinking.

 

[Jenjens]

Well all I know, is that my rooster got frostbite on his comb THE ONE DAY I forgot to take the heated water bowl out at night, so I know that was the culprit. I guess I will just follow my own advice here and remove it once it gets below. 30 degrees