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Heat: no
Insulated coop: no, but draft-free
Amount of ventilation (approximate sq.ft.)you employ during the winter: none, but two large doors are open 12 hrs a day to keep litter dry
Coop size: 6x5 bi level (open sided down stairs...draft-free enclosed upstairs)
Litter method:deep litter with leaves and pine shavings
#of chickens in coop: 5 standard, 1 bantam
Location (city and/or state and/or zone): Grapevine, Texas (Dallas/Ft Worth)
How many winters have you been through with your chickens?: one
(Optional) briefly describe how your flock has fared using these methods: I have one 60 watt bulb that comes on at 5AM for extended "daylight" so it may add a tiny bit of heat. I went with no night time ventilation to protect my bantam a little more...it all gets opened up in the morning to their extended outside run, then they free range in the backyard for two hours before dusk.
Insulated coop: no, but draft-free
Amount of ventilation (approximate sq.ft.)you employ during the winter: none, but two large doors are open 12 hrs a day to keep litter dry
Coop size: 6x5 bi level (open sided down stairs...draft-free enclosed upstairs)
Litter method:deep litter with leaves and pine shavings
#of chickens in coop: 5 standard, 1 bantam
Location (city and/or state and/or zone): Grapevine, Texas (Dallas/Ft Worth)
How many winters have you been through with your chickens?: one
(Optional) briefly describe how your flock has fared using these methods: I have one 60 watt bulb that comes on at 5AM for extended "daylight" so it may add a tiny bit of heat. I went with no night time ventilation to protect my bantam a little more...it all gets opened up in the morning to their extended outside run, then they free range in the backyard for two hours before dusk.