Winter insulation

[Yashar]

Something interesting to look into is Fresh-Air Poultry Houses

It is a unique approach that I am looking into.

 

[KayfromWI]

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Now I want to buy this!

 

[teach1rusl]

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I used some really thin masonite type of paneling (from Lowes or Home Depot - can't remember). I also used a layer on top of plywood for my dropping board. Pros: Very easy to clean/wipe down, lightweight Cons: Can get scratched up fairly easily (not by the chickens...lol - with sharp objects)

 

[Chemguy]

Just finished my coop, and I decided to insulate it. I did that against heat, not cold. It doesn't get real cold here, temp. will briefly hit 0 F maybe 1-2 times a year. It does get into the 90's for long periods every summer, though. I used pressure treated plywood inside and out, because it was free to me.

 

[Fred's Hens]

The barn in my avatar is where we keep our chickens. No way insulation would have much meaning, so we do not.

Northern Michigan. -20 to -30. Chickens do fine. Hardy breeds and no condensing moisture.

 

[JackE]

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That's where I got my coop plans from. The front is open year round. There is no insulation in the coop. I do not use a heatlamp. The chickens have zero problems with condensation in the coop, No frostbite problems at all. Coops like mine were used all the way up into Canada. There is really no need for insulation, or a heatlamp is a chicken coop. The only thing a heatlamp is good for, is to run up your electric bill, or potentially cause a fire.
Jack

 

[Rustywreck]

My chickens have an insulated coop, heated waterer and heat lamp.

The coop stays comfortably warm in the winter.

 

[Hawkeye95]

I'm in Kansas- I am building my coop right now- going to use plywood on the outside (with siding over that) and then insulate with the pink fiberglass and cover it up with more plywood on the inside- which I will paint over. Our winters don't get a lot of snow really, BUT we do get insane winds and ice and low temps that go along with that wind and ice. My property has no break from trees or other buildings, so I know it will be especially hard on the coop. It's typical to get 70+ MPH winds in the winter- or more! I'm thinking it's a must to have good shelter from the wind, so I will definitely be insulating!

 

[Nicole01]

We fully insinuated the coop and we are adding a 250 watt ceramic heat emitter during the winter. Our coop is inside the garage with the run along side the house. We are boarding up 10x5x5 in the center of our 22x5x5 run for shading and to prevent snow from falling on the ground. They will have access to their run all winter unless the temps are too cold. I live in MN, so it's pretty cold here. I love the coop in the garage. I don't have to walk through snow to get to my girls. We have a very nice set up for them.

 

[Hopper]

we live in Michigan, but this will be my first winter with chickens. We did insulate the roof, and side walls, including the door. Used left over rolled, then spray foamed the door and covered everything with plywood. Will be putting straw in the run and bales around the bottom with plastic sheeting for the winter with vent holes of course so they dont have to stay inside. Will have heated water and bulb but only if needed. I got all of my ideas from BYC - THANKS and hoping we have a good easy winter with the chickens!