Wind chill doesn’t count, right?

[peckerhead palace]

Is there a reason you wet then dry the pellets to break them down before using them? I've always just used them as they are.

If you break them down per instructions you can clean it like a litter box and it lasts a LONG time.

 

[peckerhead palace]

I usually put a bale or 2 of straw poofed up over the pelleted bedding if its going to be really really cold. They often snuggle into it.

 

[ChickenTendy]

Hey! So for sure they are going to need a heat source, but not a heat lamp due to fire risks so I would order something specific off of amazon for them. All you have to do is type "Chickecn coop heater" and some good well priced options should pop up, and I believe some that you'll be able to control with your phone or a remote control so u can keep up to date. Lastly, the coop needs to be a very dry place with plenty of bedding and places (Like a nesting box) to hide from cold wind drafts. You seems to already be doing a great job in taking caution, chickens can produce AMAZING amounts of heat on their own in a flock, so if you have at least 3-4 then they will huddle together and be a cuddle party!

 

[kattabelly]

If you break them down per instructions you can clean it like a litter box and it lasts a LONG time.

I use the stuff that's sold as cat litter, for indoor chicks and sometimes as a base layer for nest boxes in wet weather, and none of the brands I've ever bought came with instructions to wet it all down to dust and then dry it back out before use.

I don't fine it necessary for chicks but when I have used pellets in a small coop under the roosts, it was easy enough to just pick the droppings out in the morning along with a small amount of sawdust where the pellets had been in direct contact with the poo and absorbed enough moisture to start breaking down.