Winter any advice?

[Easter eggers]

It is suppose to snow here in az and a temp of 35 degrees. But my hens roost outside they have a roof over where they roost and will be protected from the snow so can they stay outside?

 

[ChicKat]

Your chickens should be OK, afterall, they are wearing down coats. Hopefully they won't get wet and can be sheltered from the wind. I see you are in AZ...I have seen people in extra-warm climates like ours---have what they call 'run in' shelters that are open on one side and closed on 3--- like a big wooden crate---- As long as they are safe from predators, maybe find a little more shelter for them if the weather is wet and cold/windy. They could use the run in shelter if they wanted it or stay on the roost if they didn't.

I was talking with a man the other day who's chicken reached age 12-years---- and she slept in a tree ALL the time. We have had cold down to 16-degrees over the past few years--- I don't know how she did it. Chickens are pretty tough customers sometimes.

 

[Pink Delphinium]

Yup...there shouldn't be any problem. Some chickens prefer to sleep in the trees! Wild turkeys do...they'll be fine.

 

[sourland]

As long as they are protected from predators, they should be fine. Feathers are great insulation.

 

[ThinkingChickens]

My girls love the snow, hate the heat. I think they'll be fine!

 

[whirlwindschicks]

OOk how bout me and our COLD COLD winters it is already getting down to 7 degrees and saposed to drop below zero! I live in frickin antartica almost they have a half indoor half outdoor coop I gave them heat lamps inside is it ok to leave them on always for them? I am scared for this winter first winter with chickens!

 

[AlienChick]

They'll be fine.

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[whirlwindschicks]

Ok cool just curious so I could probably go turnoff their lights now sooner than later?

they are definatley draft free inside how will I know if they arnt ok in the cold?