Winter time

[Debbie58]

I need to know if you have to bring the chickens indoors during the winter time. I live in Northern Ohio. Sometimes we get alot of snow. And sometimes it gets very cold.

 

[Imp]

from Washington

You do not need to bring chickens indoors for winter. They need a dry draft free coop. Depending on your situation (breed, coop etc)you may want to supply supplemental heat.

Imp

 

[b.hromada]

and

from S. Florida! Glad you joined us! You got some good info from Imp. Most chickens do pretty well with the cold.

 

[Karrie13]

from MN! Your chickens should be fine during the winter depending on the breed. You may want to insulate your coop but don't forget the ventilation!

 

[Jccatcher]

 

[wolfie]

From TX

 

[SproutGirl]

I live in MT. When it gets super cold, I don't let mine out of the coop. Now, what I call super cold here, may differ from what others call super cold. I mean 0 degrees and below. My chickens like the snow sometimes. They eat it, and runs and slide around in it comically. But if that cold wind is blowing, and it is 0 degrees, I keep the coop closed.

 

[Cats Critters]

 

[Debbie58]

I haven't gotten my chicks yet! I'm shooting for next spring. I have to build a fence around my property first. Then I'll get the coop and the chicks.

I need alot of info on raising them and stuff.

 

[Debbie58]

Plus, I don't know what type of chicks to get. I really don't want them to make alot of noise so my neighbors won't like me. Any suggestions?