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[Fluffybutts2]

New here from North Florida. Super cold right now and my chickens are not used to this weather at all. My yard looks like it snowed here from them molting. Apparently they didn't get the memo of the temperature change coming. Can they get too cold? If so, what can I do to help them out. They free range daily and up at night. They have shavings in a closed in area where they sleep. Is that enough?

 

[Jener8or]

I don't know how cold it's getting there, but usually they do fine. You could up their protein while they are still molting. Some people supplement their usual feed with cat food, sardines, tuna, beef etc. (low or no salt versions would be best.)

If they are not shivering or acting too cold, I don't think you have anything to worry about.

Thanks for joining and welcome to BackYard Chickens!

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad that you joined this poultry loving community.

 

[Fluffybutts2]

Thanks, had no idea I could feed them all that. They are not shivering and when they go in at night, everyone is perched in their normal spots.

 

[Nomadicus]

New here from North Florida. Super cold right now and my chickens are not used to this weather at all. My yard looks like it snowed here from them molting. Apparently they didn't get the memo of the temperature change coming. Can they get too cold? If so, what can I do to help them out. They free range daily and up at night. They have shavings in a closed in area where they sleep. Is that enough?

As long as they have a non drafty place to roost at night it shouldn't be to cold for them. I'm north of you and we never put heat out for adult birds.

 

[OrpingtonManiac]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

They can generally adapt to temps 20 degrees lower than what they are normally used to. 30 or 40 degrees, not so much. @Jener8or has given you some great tips. Keep an eye on them, they should be fine.

Welcome to our community!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out.

 

[2ndTink]

Welcome to BYC!

I think others have covered your questions well already, so just going to wish you and your flock quick molting and safe keeping through your cold spell!

 

[Fluffybutts2]

As long as they have a non drafty place to roost at night it shouldn't be to cold for them. I'm north of you and we never put heat out for adult birds