Winter

[hoggja]

I am a little confused. This will be my first winter with my chickens.
If I have a manual coop door that leads into their safe run, do I leave this door open during the day in the winter? Will it be too drafty?
Should I close it up so they stay warmer but trapped inside? I am in Ontario and it can get down to -35C.

 

[CluckerFamily]

I leave mine open unless it gets around that temperature, then I will close the door at night. Usually the run is a little warmer unless it is too cold, I will leave them in the coop for the day.

 

[PioneerChicks]

I leave mine open during the day and close it at night and sometimes during bad storms. They are tough birds. Read here for more info: How To Overwinter Chickens Naturally

 

[aart]

I am a little confused. This will be my first winter with my chickens.
If I have a manual coop door that leads into their safe run, do I leave this door open during the day in the winter? Will it be too drafty?
Should I close it up so they stay warmer but trapped inside? I am in Ontario and it can get down to -35C.

Post some pics of your coop and run, inside and out.
With dimensions and number of birds.