Hard molt during winter freeze

[Arnolds2638]

Poor girl. I have two who dropped all their feathers just as the temperatures plummeted. Do you have an unheated garage? I worry about big swings in temperature being a bit of a shock so prefer to bring into the garage that stays above freezing but not as warm as the house. Maybe she could have a half-way house in the garage before going back out?

We do have a detached un-heated garage. The hen house may actually stay warmer than the garage, but I could always set her up more of a modified brooder in the garage as a transition. Thanks!

 

[Arnolds2638]

We do have a detached un-heated garage. The hen house may actually stay warmer than the garage, but I could always set her up more of a modified brooder in the garage as a transition. Thanks!

husband tried to measure. Hen house is still only 30 degrees!

 

[AGeese]

I would probably shield whatever side you have open regardless especially if you're any place like where I am, that gets it from all directions.