Restricting outside access in cold weather

[CKoz]

My door from the coop
to the run is set automatically to open from sun up to sun down. When the weather is 20degrees or lower should I keep them inside? I was leaving the decision up to the chickens but thought the cold weather/potential draft from the open door might cause issues for the chickens.

 

[Evadig]

My door from the coop
to the run is set automatically to open from sun up to sun down. When the weather is 20degrees or lower should I keep them inside? I was leaving the decision up to the chickens but thought the cold weather/potential draft from the open door might cause issues for the chickens.

I'd leave it open, unless they are very warm-weather birds. Mine came out today in 20F and windy weather, and were happy. They will come out no matter how cold as long as there's not much wind and definitely no snow.

 

[Mrs. K]

Fresh air is very important, let them out. 20 degrees is not too cold for chickens or any other outside birds.

 

[Loving my girls]

I agree with Mrs K. Although our temperatures don’t get down that low my girls always come out even if it’s to huddle in the barn.

Perhaps they like the change of scenery (or the game of catch the mouse )