Winter advice for my lady’s

[Chick_Norris]

They’ll be mature enough by then. the birds themselves will provide heat in the coop. Then read on deep litter, it will provide heat. Make sure there’s appropriate winter ventilation and you will be fine.

Awesome thanks for the info very much appreciated

 

[SueT]

What age for a chicken is adulthood? Mines are 11-12 weeks

Most people get them off heat source by 3 to 6 weeks of age. If you haven't done so, do it now. They will be fine! Chickens have down underwear, lol.

 

[jreardon1918]

Is your run covered? When you get snow they may not want to come out. So covering some or all will give them more room.

 

[Chick_Norris]

Most people get them off heat source by 3 to 6 weeks of age. If you haven't done so, do it now. They will be fine! Chickens have down underwear, lol.

Thanks for info! Much appreciated
What do you suggest I do as far as keeping the water from freezing?

 

[jreardon1918]

I use a 5 gallon bucket with horizontal nipples and a stick tank heater. Worked in southeast mass last winter.

 

[SueT]

I use a heated dog bowl here. We are further south tho....lows rarely get to single digits but it handles that.

 

[aart]

Is your run covered? When you get snow they may not want to come out. So covering some or all will give them more room.

That was my first thought...and whether the roof of the run will stand up to snow load.

 

[Chick_Norris]

Is your run covered? When you get snow they may not want to come out. So covering some or all will give them more room.

No I don’t have it covered at the moment but I was thinking about doing some how