Big Red Roosters
Songster
I was always taught to lock up the coop for winter, never leave the door open, rush in, feed/water, and rush out. No chickens allowed outside until the snow melts next year.
Recently it was brought to my attention by another Nebraskan chicken owner, to leave the door open unless there's high winds. This way they can still wander around if they want to, but dont necessarily have to.. its "unhealthy and cruel" to lock them up for months.. What are your opinions of this? I am a bit suspicious to try it after never doing it before. What do you do during winter weather?
Recently it was brought to my attention by another Nebraskan chicken owner, to leave the door open unless there's high winds. This way they can still wander around if they want to, but dont necessarily have to.. its "unhealthy and cruel" to lock them up for months.. What are your opinions of this? I am a bit suspicious to try it after never doing it before. What do you do during winter weather?