Worried: is my coop going to be too big for winter?

[LynneP]

Looking good, about the same space my 12 hens have and they were fine during the most severe winter of 22 years. About the vent- you will arrange so it can be closed on the worst days ( storms, severe winds, -40 chill factors)?

You obviously care for your animal deeply, and it looks good on you.

 

[ScoobyRoo]

You have some long replies so I did not read all of them. Forgive me if this has already been mentioned, GET more chickens!

 

[PunkinPeep]

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For the brand of cold we have in this part of the country, full grown chickens really just need a draft free coop and the company of each other to keep them warm, especially if you have cold-hearty birds. I don't think they'll even notice most of the time. They're just a lot tougher than you think.

As close to the coast as you are, i would be a lot more concerned about what to do if we get another good storm.