Keeping Chickens Warm During Winter

Prevent illness, frostbite and more with these tips to keep your flock healthy.

Reader Contribution by Tracy Lynn
Published on January 11, 2021
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There is nothing quite as amusing as seeing a chicken come out of the coop on that first cold and snowy morning of the year. More often than not, the flock will rush out the door only to turn tail and rush right back in again.

It can be tempting to keep your hens inside of the coop all winter where it’s warm and dry, but fresh air is just as important, if not more so, even in those very cold months.

Setting Up a Chicken Coop for Winter

It’s true that some chicken breeds are hardier than others, but luckily, there are a few things you can do to protect your entire flock when those temperatures drop down to the single digits.

Do a through clean out in the fall.

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