Winter is coming...

[RodNTN]

Beautiful!
A real location in your profile would help tho

Thank you! Haha, I'm in TN

 

[aart]

Thank you! Haha, I'm in TN

Oh, I guess it's in your screen name, for those who would recognize it..but still.

 

[RodNTN]

Oh, I guess it's in your screen name, for those who would recognize it..but still.

I'll put it down

 

[Ninjasquirrel]

Yep, this^^^.....or if you cover 4 sides leave 6" open at the top for venitaltion

What kind of plastic? Just like a tarp? Will landscaping cloth or plastic work? I have plenty of that but i have some tarps laying around as well

 

[aart]

What kind of plastic? Just like a tarp? Will landscaping cloth or plastic work? I have plenty of that but i have some tarps laying around as well

Best to use something clear, for sunlight and being able to see in and out.

 

[Trux]

Any suggestions for the sides? Were putting sheet metal on top

Tarps from Harbor Freight or Northern Tool and zip tie them to the sides

 

[llombardo]

I have a heated nipple waterer. If I can't train them to use that soon, I'm resorting to heated dog water bowls(you can get good deals on large ones quite often) I'm working on the coop next week to start winter proofing the best I can.

 

[Ninjasquirrel]

Tarps from Harbor Freight or Northern Tool and zip tie them to the sides

Excellent idea. Ill probably get to work on that closer to the end of october since thats when it starts getting cold here

 

[jreardon1918]

I plan to move the roosts a bit away from the walls. I noticed the hens heads are pretty close to the roof. We have a 5 gallon bucket with horizontal nipples. A stock tank heater prevented freezing last winter. And we had extended periods of near/ below 0° F. I also put up some clear plastic on the sides of the run. That kept the snow out. My coop article has pictures.

 

[flyin-lowe]

Depending on what breeds you have the cold shouldn't be an issue. I to am in Indiana and I the past we have had temps way below zero with wind chills -20 and colder. My hens have always done fine and that is with the Windows in the coop still open. Lack of ventilation will cause more problems then the cold. Some people buy the clear plastic shower curtains to make wind blocks for the run.