Winter management poll

[jaj121159]

Heat: no

If yes on heat, what method do you use (lamp, flat panel, etc.)?:

Insulated coop: partially

Amount of ventilation (approximate sq.ft.)you employ during the winter: varies, but mostly around 3 sq. ft.

Coop size: 10x16

Litter methodeep litter

#of chickens in coop: 28

Location (city and/or state and/or zone): Madison, Nebraska

How many winters have you been through with your chickens?: First

(Optional) briefly describe how your flock has fared using these methods: Been in single digits a few times already, and they are doing well. I'm going to get a heater for the water.

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

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Everyone seems fine so far!

 

[squiqwe]

heat- no
insulated coop- roof
ventilation- 1 sqft
coop size- 8x8
litter method-deep
no. of chickens- 9
state- cortland oh

girls are doing great no problems

 

[swimmer]

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We've had a few nights below zero and they are all doing fine. No frost bite or problems. I lock them up at night and let them out once the sun is up.

 

[billrey]

1. Heat - no
2. Insulated coop - one layer on straw bale on edge around the base inside coop. Very drafty walls at floor level.
3. Ventilation - coop door and hen door
4. Coop size - 12 x12
4. Litter method - six inches or more
5. Number of chickens - Ten layers, One rooster, eight guineas
6. State - Minnesota
7. Number of season - More than 5, first with guineas

My chicken are doing well and always have. This is the first flock that are having trouble with the winter stuff (snow) on the ground.

 

[clairabean]

Heat: No, not really.

If yes on heat, what method do you use (lamp, flat panel, etc.)?: Lightbulb

Insulated coop: Yes

Coop size: 8X8

Litter method: Deep

#of chickens in coop: 14

Location (city and/or state and/or zone): BC, Canada

How many winters have you been through with your chickens?: First

(Optional) briefly describe how your flock has fared using these methods: So far so good. Some frozen eggs and frozen water.

 

[TK Poultry]

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[darkmatter]

Heat: no

If yes on heat, what method do you use (lamp, flat panel, etc.)?:

Insulated coop: no

Amount of ventilation (approximate sq.ft.)you employ during the winter: ventilation under eaves

Coop size: 8 X 12 slanted roof, see my BYC page

Litter method: Deep litter on a sub-ground level dirt floor, brick foundation

#of chickens in coop: Varies from 10 to 50

Location (city and/or state and/or zone): Midwest

How many winters have you been through with your chickens?: > 15 years

(Optional) briefly describe how your flock has fared using these methods: Okay, I guess, still get eggs through the winter and the water rarely freezes inside with the heat from the composting litter and chicken body heat.

 

[La Banan]

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- excellent - they love the winter - we think it is a mistake to let them get used to heat lamps etc...because power can be iffy (wind and ice storms) so they are aclimatized. We have heritage breeds because they are tougher and we use wide planks so their tootsies don't get cold. Our birds range all over the neighborhood and there is very little weather that keeps them home. Maybe sleet. I feed them oatmeal on the coldest days....

 

[turtlebird]

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Works pretty well. Sometimes concerned that temps are too warm in contrast to outside temps....but so far, so good.