Two coops, so I'll answer twice.
Adult coop:
Re: Winter management poll
Heat: yes/no No
If yes on heat, what method do you use (lamp, flat panel, etc.)?:
Insulated coop: yes/no yes
Amount of ventilation you employ on average during the winter: Ventilation slats at the roof line on two sides, windows open except on the nastiest of days, closed at night for temps. under 40.
Approximate coop size: 8X10
Litter method: DLM
#of chickens in coop: 13
Location (city and/or state and/or zone): SW Arkansas
How many winters have you been through with your chickens?: This is the big'uns third winter
(Optional) briefly describe how your flock fared using these methods: They do absolutely fine. I've dealt with frozen waterers a handful of times.
Adult coop:
Re: Winter management poll
Heat: yes/no No
If yes on heat, what method do you use (lamp, flat panel, etc.)?:
Insulated coop: yes/no yes
Amount of ventilation you employ on average during the winter: Ventilation slats at the roof line on two sides, windows open except on the nastiest of days, closed at night for temps. under 40.
Approximate coop size: 8X10
Litter method: DLM
#of chickens in coop: 13
Location (city and/or state and/or zone): SW Arkansas
How many winters have you been through with your chickens?: This is the big'uns third winter
(Optional) briefly describe how your flock fared using these methods: They do absolutely fine. I've dealt with frozen waterers a handful of times.