Will my metal nesting lockers be to cold?

[ShannyG]

Inside of a big wooden box I am using 4 old metal lockers as nest boxes. On the other side of the barn I can open the locker door and get my eggs. It working great, however I was wondering if the metal lockers will be a problem this winter. Since they are inside the box they are always dry. I have air holes on the side of the wooden box for ventilation. I blocked 2 of the locker compartments off (green lids) to keep them from sleeping in the nest boxes. Will the vent holes be ok when the temps drop since that’s where my nest boxes are located. When it’s really cold will the ysleep/roost inside the wooden box under the nest boxes?
I built a roof over a dog kennel and covered wall 2 ft at bottom and top with chicken wire and have no issues with predators. I will put something around the kennel when it gets really cold (No access to electric) Should I leave a section at the top or bottom open for ventilation? They usually free roam from 3pm till bedtime.

 

[cavemanrich]

When its cold for the night, the chickens may decide to go into the wooden box.
They also will most-likely crowd into the nest-boxes, because they are at higher level.
If you don't want them sleeping in those nests, then move them down, and fashion a roost above the nest boxes.
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[Alaskan]

Will the vent holes be ok when the temps drop since that’s where my nest boxes are located.

Don't you live somewhere warm-ish?

How low does it get there?

When it’s really cold will they sleep/roost
inside the wooden box under the nest boxes?

Do they sleep there now?

 

[cavemanrich]

Don't you live somewhere warm-ish?

Sure would be helpful if peeps included their general location in their profiles. We don't need their address, just general climate zone to give better advice.

 

[ShannyG]

Don't you live somewhere warm-ish?

How low does it get there?



Do they sleep there now?

No they roost near the roof but it’s not cold yet.

 

[ShannyG]

Sure would be helpful if peeps included their general location in their profiles. We don't need their address, just general climate zone to give better advice.

I live in Tn, temps still warm during the day 70/80 50/60 at night

 

[ShannyG]

I live in Tn, temps still warm during the day 70/80 50/60 at night

East TN near Knoxville

 

[aart]

East TN near Knoxville

Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!

 

[Alaskan]

East TN near Knoxville

How cold does it get there?

I would guess it doesn't get that cold there, and as long as you have a good wind block they will be fine