heating the coop

  1. AlderCreekAK

    Chooks at -25 and colder...

    Happy Fall Everyone! 🍂 We are headed into our first winter with our flock of five... and it's going to be a cold one! We are in search of any those of you that experience temps of -25 and colder (down to -60!), and hoping you could share some of your experiences, tips, etc. So far... both...
  2. jgarner1327

    Cold Coop

    I couldn't heat the coop enough during the winter. I bought 2 chickencoop heaters that look like flat screen TVs, safe to be next to chickens, but they didn't get warm enough, so I kept the chooks in the garage until I got workshop overhead light fixtures and red heat lightbulbs and use heavy...
  3. BackyardFarmer4

    Climate Change?

    I just recieved my pigeons yesterday, 17 of them, i was wondering about the change in climate, the pigeons came from Nevada and im all the way up in Maine, these birds are use to 60-70 degree days, we are having warm spell right now up here so its around 40 degrees. But will drop back down to 15...
  4. Coop Health: Designing and Maintaining a Healthy Coop

    Coop Health: Designing and Maintaining a Healthy Coop

    What is a healthy coop? A healthy coop breeds healthy birds. It's one that offers your flock the best environment to thrive and live a healthy life. How much room do chickens need? Is my coop predator-proof? Does it have enough ventilation for good health? What sort of bedding is best for my...
    • TwoCrows
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    • 20 min read
    • bedding heat lamps heating the coop mental health of chickens muddy run predators roost bars runs space ventilation
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: Maintaining A Healthy Flock
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