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[azygous]

This was this November. Four-foot snow fall all but buried my rear rooster run. That "ski slope" to the right of the main coop and run has a chicken run underneath it.

 

[theoldchick]

 

[theoldchick]

 

[My Very First 6 Chickens]

Hello All my cold weather Chickens! question: is there anything you do to prepare for say, temps at 6-10 degrees F for multiple days? Just lookin’ for a few ideas. Thanks everyone! tryin’ to convince myself that the hens do not need to come in the house!

 

[Debbie292d]

Hello All my cold weather Chickens! question: is there anything you do to prepare for say, temps at 6-10 degrees F for multiple days? Just lookin’ for a few ideas. Thanks everyone! tryin’ to convince myself that the hens do not need to come in the house!

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What kind of chickens? Any bantams or frizzles? Most regular breeds should be okay in that temp for a few days. A constant run of lows like that can cause them to wear down though as they work to keep themselves warm.

If you're worried, what I'd do is pick up a Cozy Coop or similar flat panel radiant heater. Those are low wattage and don't heat much beyond their area and shut off if they are tipped over. Chicks/chickens can stand/sleep right next to them if they're chilled. You can mount them on the wall or they come with a stand for sitting on the floor.

If you have no power, and your chickens sleep in their nests or on the floor, I've heard of folks filling a 2-liter bottle with hot water, wrapping it in a towel, and laying it where they sleep sort of like a hot water bottle. It'll stay warm for a couple of hours.

The biggest thing would be to make sure there aren't any drafts where they're sleeping. It'll be hard enough for them to keep warm without having cold wind blowing on them.

 

[My Very First 6 Chickens]

What kind of chickens? Any bantams or frizzles? Most regular breeds should be okay in that temp for a few days. A constant run of lows like that can cause them to wear down though as they work to keep themselves warm.

If you're worried, what I'd do is pick up a Cozy Coop or similar flat panel radiant heater. Those are low wattage and don't heat much beyond their area and shut off if they are tipped over. Chicks/chickens can stand/sleep right next to them if they're chilled. You can mount them on the wall or they come with a stand for sitting on the floor.

If you have no power, and your chickens sleep in their nests or on the floor, I've heard of folks filling a 2-liter bottle with hot water, wrapping it in a towel, and laying it where they sleep sort of like a hot water bottle. It'll stay warm for a couple of hours.

The biggest thing would be to make sure there aren't any drafts where they're sleeping. It'll be hard enough for them to keep warm without having cold wind blowing on them.

My ol' GLW's. This is their 3rd New England winter we've survived. Seems in their older age they decided that even looking at the snow may kill them so they opt to stay in the henhouse alllll day long. I have the coop wrapped but if they can see the snow/ice hanging off the roof, forget it, lol. I was just looking for any tips that may come through that I have not thought of. its 8am, just got back inside from changing waters and making sure everyone is moving and eating. 7 hens shared 1 hard boiled egg so I think we're ok ATM. My take away from you is the Cozy Coop flat panel radiant heater. i will invest in one for next year. Thanks Debbie! Hope you and your flock are keepin' up! Attached pic is of warmer days that we cant wait for!!!

 

[TwoCrows]

My ol' GLW's. This is their 3rd New England winter we've survived. Seems in their older age they decided that even looking at the snow may kill them so they opt to stay in the henhouse alllll day long. I have the coop wrapped but if they can see the snow/ice hanging off the roof, forget it, lol. I was just looking for any tips that may come through that I have not thought of. its 8am, just got back inside from changing waters and making sure everyone is moving and eating. 7 hens shared 1 hard boiled egg so I think we're ok ATM. My take away from you is the Cozy Coop flat panel radiant heater. i will invest in one for next year. Thanks Debbie! Hope you and your flock are keepin' up! Attached pic is of warmer days that we cant wait for!!!

Gorgeous flock!

 

[My Very First 6 Chickens]

Gorgeous flock!

Two Crows! awwww, Thanks! I certainly love them so much!

 

[TwoCrows]

Two Crows! awwww, Thanks! I certainly love them so much!

Keep them warm up there, it's frigid out there!

 

[NewChickenmama06]

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