winter blues

[tilliek1970]

I am a first timer at this chicken thing. We live in Northern Wisconsin and am concerned about the upcoming winter season. We put 2 inch insulation on the outside of the coop but am unsure what else to do for them. Feed, warmth, boredom, Please help.

 

[sumi]

Here's a good thread on chickens in winter:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/392510/first-winter-with-chickens/0_50

 

[tilliek1970]

thanks, that really helped out. Who knew chickens were that hearty.