Cold Weather Tips For Chickens - Heating & Insulating Your Coop, Lighting, Food & Water, Etc.
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
- If you live in an area where you've got cold weather, we've got some tips for you. Our weather in Minnesota can get to -25f. We've been able to use practical tips to keep our hens happy, healthy and laying eggs throughout the winter!
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Spot on information, I appreciate that you made this video. It’s frustrating to know so many people don’t research about the animals they buy. I hope this info finds its way into the homes of those that need it!
Take care,
Annette 🌺
I think that some people research but there are so many sources of "information" that they pick up bad tips. I also don't see a lot of sources of info for colder climates. With all your wind lately, I hope you didn't have any chickens get blown away!! Thanks for watching Annette!
Exactly 💯😊
Thanks for watching Rhonda!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm you're welcome 😁
I just found your Indoor Chicken Coop/Run Design & Construction - Built For Security & Comfort video 😂 answers my questions, Thank You for these videos 🐓🐓🐓
Glad you found it. Let us know if you have other questions or if we can help. Cheers!
Just found your videos & enjoying watching them
Glad you like them! We're just trying to pass on the things we've learned over years.
Very informative to raising chicken in the winter time
Thanks for watching and commenting!
video good thanks for your watching. god bless always Thanks you
Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers!
Invaluable tips. Thank you!👍
Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers!
Hey neighbor! Funny how we’ve got no snow (but it’s coming!) We love our girls, and have been quite successful without any form of heat. Hearty girls are key. We love our fluffy butts! Absolutely love your set up! Omg, those sweaters irritate me …
We've got snow and 40 mph winds right now! I'm hoping most people in our area know about no heat (and no sweaters!)! Thanks for watching and commenting Alicia! Merry Christmas!
Great information !
Thank you! We appreciate you watching and commenting! We're trying to make videos that will show some of the things we've learned. Cheers!
Great video! That buff Orpington might be developing a clogged/pasty behind. Clean the area with warm soap and cut with scissors those dried poopy feathers.
It's actually just a little build up on the back feathers. We watch them closely for issues. We've got a warm day coming up and will clean a couple girls. I don't want to clean them on a cold day. Wet feathers and cold weather don't mix well! Thanks for watching all the details George!!
Your table assistants are super cute.....big and puffy mommas lol. That golden hen says....keep the pets coming human, less talk..more petting lol. Is she a Buff Orphington? the Barred Rocks want attention too haha.
The large puffy golden girls are Buff Orpingtons. There are a few that really like to snuggle up and be with us. Great lap chickens! Some of the Rockers love to be petted and snuggled too!
Great video and explaining. Going to share on my community page. Beautiful chickens and I love the sounds.
Thank you for sharing this! We really do have some beautiful girls (and they sure can be chatty!!)! Cheers Rhonda!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm makes me miss my younger farm days. When I was a girl I would feed the chickens and then hang out with them. I'd ding to them and they just gathered AROUND like they enjoyed it. I loved it 🤩🤩💞. It was so cute 🥰
Great video. We didn't insulate our coop.. Our ladies are happy and healthy.. Its cold here but not as cold as there!! -20 is REALLY cold!!
It'll only be -20 for maybe a week (or so) this winter. It can be below zero often and below freezing most of the winter. Our girls can handle it!! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm And the secret to those few -20 days of our winter? Plan to be in Hawaii at that time! ;)
@@carmensteuck7727 Amen!! And have a great neighbor who will watch the girls!!
Thanks for the information
Thanks for watching!
I did my research... This will be my first winter with my chickens here in Texas! 😉
You've got it easy (in the winter!). I don't envy what you need to do to keep them cool all summer. Cheers Barb!
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They love Cool Watermelon! 🍉
🤣 "Winter" and "Texas" don't belong in the same sentence! 😉
At least that's been *my* experience. Northern NY stater here, and first time chicken mama, too. Hoping the six chicks I recently bought will appreciate the amount of research I've done to help keep them happy, healthy and warm when winter finally returns 🙏
Two Rhode Island Reds and four Marans. I am shocked at how *FAST* these little girls have grown!
I found your information really helpful I live in Colorado and I'm new to taking care of my hens it got cold here this winter in fact we hit -31 degrees and I was wondering if I should get a heater now I know thank you it was helpful wayne
No to the heater. If you've got hens that are bred for your type of weather, they will be fine. Sounds like you've got it all figured out! Let us know if we can help you with anything else. Take care Wayne!
That beautiful buff orpington on the table that you keep petting... she is so cute and friendly and curious!
She is my little helper! Always up on the table to check out what I'm doing. She is really up looking for treats!! Thanks for watching and commenting Stephan!
All great information, THANK YOU! We're raising our first flock outside of Chicago. We got 10 baby chicks in March this year, so this is our first winter with them (Barred Rocks, Black Australorps, & Olive Eggers). Winters here can be brutal between our sub zero temps, high winds, and multiple feet of snow at times. I've been digging all over the internet to learn about winterizing their coop, run, & water supply properly to make them as safe & comfortable as possible. This is the hands down most valuable 8:40 I've read or watched thus far. You're a gem, sir, and I am grateful for your advice. Best to you & your flock!
I know all about the Rocks and they will do great. I don't know about the other breeds. Just make sure you can cut down the winds without losing the ventilation. Ventilation is so important. The girls will be just fine outside, even in the coldest days (without heat). If you need help, or have further questions, don't hesitate to drop us a note. Congrats on getting your hens Melissa! You're gonna love them!!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm Thank you again! We already do love them. They're beyond spoiled with attention, adoration, and all the good garden foods we've been growing (we share some of pretty much everything with them). I have come to love just sitting outside with them every day. I'm going to miss doing that in the cold winter. Our Australorps are as big and fluffy as our rocks, but our olive eggers are bonier and less feathered. I'm more worried about them than the other 2 breeds. So much left to learn!
@@melissaorona2834 If you've seen any of our videos, you know we love to do the same. After the day is complete, we grab a glass of wine and have a "happy hour" as the hens are getting themselves inside. Our girls get all the scraps from the garden, and they love it! We occasionally pull out the chairs in the winter for the same! I am sure the Eggers will do fine. We use the deep litter method, and it gives off heat. Take care & enjoy the hens, Melissa! Cheers!
Great tips to save chickens 👍 have a nice day 😘
Thank you for watching Babita!
Good information, your chickens look healthy and happy. even in the cold.
It's not even cold yet, Joey! I'll do a video when it's -20f and show you how they do when winter really arrives! Cheers!
New sub here and love the informative videos thank you.
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Good advice! Beautiful barn. I would love to house my chickens in a spacious barn like this; a coop definitely puts a limit on the number. When our chickens saw snow for the first time, they stayed in the run the whole day. The next day, they ventured outside, and generally I find they will leave their shelter to forage in almost any kind of weather, rather than just eat an easy meal in the run. We learned a lot from our first winter. This winter we have the west side of the run covered with contractor's plastic, as last winter the snow would blow in and cover food and everything.
There is definitely a learning curve with winter weather. We learned a lot and the girls learned a lot about winter. Our girls don't like walking on snow but will walk outside if there is a little stray on the snow. Using the pole barn this year gives them the wind protection. They don't mind the cold as long as they are out of the wind. Thanks for watching and adding your comments!
I truly don't know anything about chickens, but in this 8 min video I sure did learn things I never would have thought to be true!! Amazing explanation and reasoning my friend, truly enjoyed that learning!! Cheers Mr Rich 🍻
Nelson - That's the fun thing about all the UA-cam channels. I'm constantly learning by watching your channel, and others. Cheers!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm Amen Mr Rich!! Exactly!! Cheers my friend !!🍻
Nice upload video, have a nice day, I’m new friend always like
Thanks for watching and liking! Cheers!
Great video! Living in a mild climate, I had no idea chickens could live in your climate without heat.
They can handle a lot. It's harder on them in the heat versus the cold. Cheers!
Great tips. I agree. I have a friend who reminds me all the time not to “baby” my chickens as they are hearty creatures. We use hay in the run but nowhere else…if they want to free range they have the option and if they don’t they don’t. Usually because of snow! We have only used bag balm in extreme conditions….last year during the polar vortex we used it sparingly otherwise no. We also leave the coop open most calm nights…secure in the coop and run so why not. We do close it with colder weather so they draw heat from each other. We do timer lights also…more for water access. Meaning they would be without water for too many hours overnight…during shorter days so I stop it at 8:30pm and then they are done in the coop and secure. But with shorter days I don’t get out there until 7:00am or so. Hope that makes sense. Ours laid all last year like none other. Cheers!
I think we're in agreement on taking care of our girls. With some treats and a little light, the hens do really well all winter! Thanks for watching and commenting Lisa!
We don't use lights in our coop, but we do use heated dog dishes for the water.
Heated dog dishes would work too. With 53 girls, we'd have a lot of them!! Cheers Janie!
Thank you for this great information, appreciate you sharing.
Absolutely love your chicken set up.
Christmas Blessings friends
Thanks for watching Joyce! We're blessed with a great building and we've been able to create a nice home for our girls. Cheers from cold Minnesota!
Very informative video thanks for sharing ! ( fan and sub)
We're trying to share our knowledge. We've learned a lot since we started the farm. I'm hoping that our learning curve will help others not make similar mistakes! Thanks for watching and commenting!
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Thank you!
I’m afraid the chickens around here are bred for fighting. Other than that we have the Corp barns.
We've got a couple girls who like to fight but probably not bred for the fighting you're talking about. No Corporate barns around here! Cheers!
I appreciate your informative video. ..am wondering if the chickens are housed in the "coop" at night or are they loose in the big barn? Thank you.
All the hens (60) live in the barn now. During most days, the barn door is open and the hens can come & go. At night they stay in the barn and roost on the two large roosts, and some sleep on the large table. Hope this answered your question.
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Are your waterers electric? Or do you set the waterer on a heating pad? We live in North Dakota & wondering about your heated waterers ❤
The red base of the waterer is a heating element. They are plugged in to keep the heaters going all winter. Hope this helps.
What are your nesting boxes called? 🇨🇦👴🏻
You can check out a full review by looking for our video - "Product Review: Farm Innovators Model 3800 Plastic Nesting Box." There is also a link to Amazon: amzn.to/40mIgCW These are amazing!
Do you put your hens inside the enclosure at night, we have a pole barn & am concerned about a weasel or other predator sneaking in under the doors
The hens go into the pole barn every night. If you see another video that shows the outside of the pole barn, you'll see that I've built a U-shaped trough that sits on the ground and the barn door rides inside it. Predators cannot get under the door then. I think I've got the pole barn bullet proof. In three years, we've never had a predator get in (I'm jinxed now!). If you've got other questions, let us know. Cheers!
I just noticed that the trough is shown at around the 6:30 & 7:30 marks in this video. Let me know if you've got further questions.
What is the floor of your barn? Under the hay
It is just a dirt and gravel floor.
Thank you. We are building a pole barn for our chickens and was looking for cost effective flooring ideas
One more question. How do you clean it out?
Thank you
Can you give me the answer i jus got chicken's and want to know what to give them during summer
Let me know if my answer made sense. Thanks!
What food you give them in the summer
Year 'round we feed our hens (of laying age) a Purina Layer Crumbles. We buy it in 50 lb bags. They get this all year. The chicks get a starter feed. Hope this makes sense. Same feed year 'round. Cheers Lidia!