CHICKENS IN COLD WEATHER
CHICKENS IN COLD WEATHERWith Autumn and Winter on our doorstep we know that quite a few will be asking about their Chickens in cold weather (as in Heating, Lighting etc).
I have just added a page on the main website, for which I'm sure there are a few things I've forgotten and some of you will put me right on! The main thing is - they're hardy, Jungle Fowl outdoor creatures - it's us who have put them in Houses and 95% of the time, they're OK. The only exception maybe being new arrival ex-batts with no feathers etc. CLICK HERE TO SEE PAGE Thanks, Richard
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Not really Stiggy.
At this time of year they tail off laying due to the shorter days. Also they will probably be moullting, so their energies are put into regrowth Wendy http://www.busheyk9.co.uk
If you can't be a good example........ you will just have to be a horrible warning ThanksThanks for the information page. My partner and I are new to this so good to know we don't need to worry... Also interesting to know about the 'poop' as my other half did comment this morning!!!
Also I now understand why they don't take readily to my raw veg cuttings...will give them my cooked leftovers insead...thanks again
Was just wondering how you all faired through the winter months!
For any new keepers like me from last summer, it was hard going , and now spring is around the corner I must say i did enjoy the frosty mornings with sun, the chooks didnt think much of the snow, but got some lovely pics of them! I know we are not out of the woods yet, but as it was my first winter and i have nearly got through it, looking back it wasnt so bad at all! Stace Bev xx
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My coup is made for from 1/2 thick would so with body heat I guess even I'd be snug. I think it's the rain that is worst for them. Allotment http://taylorsplot.blogspot.com/
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Yes Orfy i agree
We had some really wet weather last summer didnt we! On the day i got my hens 7th July, it was flooded and seemed to go on for weeks! The wind and rain is hard to cope with, and of course depends on your setup, mine is not ideal, and am hoping to get that sorted this year! Stace Bev xx
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