Winter for Ducks and Chickens?

[Rainstorm]

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We got panthers, coyotes, racoons, possums and whatever else you can think of. with some occasionally bears.

But they didnt do it, the ones I lost I always found dead sitting in a sleeping position with their head under their wings. the ducks anyway. the bantams were just laying on their sides where they usaully sleep

 

[LynneP]

So your focus needs to be on predator protection (really) with some ideas on wheter you have an infestation such as mites- have you checked?
Some thoughts-

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=7693-Predation

with links to our coop and construction ideas for keeping predators out.

 

[Wifezilla]

Ducks are made of down

Winter isn't what got them.

 

[The Chicken People]

Just remember it doesnt have to cost alot and it doesnt matter what it looks like...They will love it as long as it keeps them warm and keeps out predators!