{"id":3468,"date":"2023-03-21T08:54:26","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T08:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beta5.technodreamcenter.com\/chickencoopsdelivered.com\/?p=3468"},"modified":"2023-03-24T08:50:55","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T08:50:55","slug":"tips-for-protecting-chickens-in-cold-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/chickencoopsdelivered.com\/tips-for-protecting-chickens-in-cold-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips For Protecting Chickens In Cold Weather"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||20px||true|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>With the winter months upon us, it is a good time to think about how you are keeping your chickens warm and comfy, even on days when the mercury hovers at or below zero. With the right preparation and a little extra effort, you can rest assured that your chicken flock is feeling nice and toasty. So let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Choose The Right Chicken Breeds For Your Climate<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;5px|||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Different\u00a0<\/span><span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beta5.technodreamcenter.com\/chickencoopsdelivered.com\/friendliest-chicken-breeds\/\" title=\"OverEZ's Guide to Chicken Breeds\">chicken breeds<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span>\u00a0do best in different areas. Look for breeds that are cold tolerant, and leave the tropical breeds to our friends in the south. Generally, look for birds with dense feathers (natural insulation), and short combs and wattles (less chance for frostbite). 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Additionally, they are exceptional egg layers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;gcid-13cbcfbc-af33-4e5a-95cb-342a3357a0b1&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-13cbcfbc-af33-4e5a-95cb-342a3357a0b1%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Australorp&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/beta5.technodreamcenter.com\/chickencoopsdelivered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Australorp.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Poppins|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#7c0a09&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-13cbcfbc-af33-4e5a-95cb-342a3357a0b1%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>These all-black chickens come from Australia and are calm, friendly, and lay lovely brown eggs even during short winter days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;gcid-13cbcfbc-af33-4e5a-95cb-342a3357a0b1&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-13cbcfbc-af33-4e5a-95cb-342a3357a0b1%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Plymouth Rock (or Barred Plymouth Rock)&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/beta5.technodreamcenter.com\/chickencoopsdelivered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/playmouth.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Poppins|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#7c0a09&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-13cbcfbc-af33-4e5a-95cb-342a3357a0b1%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Another New England native, this popular American breed lays all winter long and is famous for its black and white striped feathers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||20px||true|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-1px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>Tips For Choosing The Right Chicken Coop<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>The\u00a0<\/span><span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beta5.technodreamcenter.com\/chickencoopsdelivered.com\/tips-for-selecting-a-chicken-coop\/\" title=\"OverEZ's Guide to Choosing the Right Size Chicken Coop\">coop you choose<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span>\u00a0has a huge effect on your flock\u2019s winter comfort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#7C0A09&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||1px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Right Size<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Think about Goldilocks. You do not want a tiny coop that will get crowded and dirty, but you also do not want one too big, either. The just-right coop will let the girls snuggle together for warmth, but also allow enough room for movement. We suggest at least 2 square feet per chicken in your coop. Chicken Coops Delivered has a variety of chicken coop sizes including the\u00a0<\/span><span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beta5.technodreamcenter.com\/chickencoopsdelivered.com\/product\/coop-in-a-box-coop-run-up-to-5-chickens\/\" title=\"OverEZ Chicken Coop in a Box\">Coop in a Box<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span>,\u00a0<\/span><span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beta5.technodreamcenter.com\/chickencoopsdelivered.com\/product\/small-chicken-coop-kit-up-to-5-chickens\/\" title=\"OverEZ Small Chicken Coop\">Small Chicken Coop<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span>,\u00a0<\/span><span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beta5.technodreamcenter.com\/chickencoopsdelivered.com\/product\/medium-chicken-coop-kit-up-to-10-chickens\/\" title=\"OverEZ Medium Chicken Coop\">Medium Chicken Coop<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span>,\u00a0<\/span><span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beta5.technodreamcenter.com\/chickencoopsdelivered.com\/product\/large-chicken-coop-kit-up-to-15-chickens\/\" title=\"OverEZ Large Chicken Coop\">Large Chicken Coop<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span>,\u00a0<\/span><span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beta5.technodreamcenter.com\/chickencoopsdelivered.com\/product\/xl-chicken-coop-kit-up-to-20-chickens\/\" title=\"OverEZ XL Chicken Coop\">XL Chicken Coop<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span>and the\u00a0<\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/beta5.technodreamcenter.com\/chickencoopsdelivered.com\/product\/jumbo-chicken-coop-kit-up-to-30-chickens\/\" title=\"Jumbo OverEZ Chicken Coop\"><strong>Jumbo Chicken Coop<\/strong><\/a><\/span><span>.\u00a0Ranging in capacity of 5 to 30 chickens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#7C0A09&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||-2px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Ventilation<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Even though it might seem strange, air circulation will help your flock stay dry and cozy. Think about what happens when you shovel show in a big jacket and hat\u2014you get all sweaty, right? Without ventilation, the natural moisture the chickens create will freeze and make them much colder than the wind blowing through ever would. A vent at the top of the coop is ideal for great air movement without wind hitting their little chicken faces head-on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#7C0A09&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||-2px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Deep Bedding<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Try out the deep litter method, which is an old-time litter management trick. Start with a 3-4 inch layer of litter, and once a week add a new layer of litter on top of the chicken&#8217;s, ahem, moisture. You can turn the soiled litter yourself, or add some scratch to have the girls do it for you! The decomposing bedding will generate heat for the coop and at the end of the winter, you will have 8-12 inches of odorless compost for your garden.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#7C0A09&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||-2px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Face South<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>If possible, point your coop southward to get the most light exposure you can. Chickens need at least 12 hours (14-16 is even better) of light a day to lay consistently. Take advantage of Mother Nature as much as you can, then supplement with lights\u2014we suggest 24 watts per 40 square feet of coop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-1px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Fresh Water For Chickens in Cold Weather<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>You already know that\u00a0<\/span><span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/beta5.technodreamcenter.com\/chickencoopsdelivered.com\/product\/chicken-waterer-3\/\" title=\"OverEZ Chicken Waterer\">fresh, clean water<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span>\u00a0is important for chickens. With winter&#8217;s subzero temperatures it is extra important that you take action to keep their water from freezing. You have two choices:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#7C0A09&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||1px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>In The Coop<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>While you can keep your water in the coop, we do not recommend it. 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