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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: kathy on February 11, 2009, 09:49:18 pm

Title: freezing temperatures
Post by: kathy on February 11, 2009, 09:49:18 pm

Hi, sure I'm being silly, but haviong just brought my chickens home, I now see that wea are due another cold snap -4 tonight, do they need any extra protection from these temps? Thanks, Kathy

Title: Re: freezing temperatures
Post by: doganjo on February 11, 2009, 10:46:17 pm

Just a cosy shed and lots of extra straw and they'll be fine.  Make sure they are shut in around dusk and they have plenty of food during the day.

Title: Re: freezing temperatures
Post by: Rosemary on February 12, 2009, 09:16:55 am

Remember they are wearing a duvet! They'll huddle for warmth.

Title: Re: freezing temperatures
Post by: Castle Farm on February 12, 2009, 11:14:41 am

I have put a bit about poultry in cold weather on my blog..

www.castlefarmeggs.co.uk

Title: Re: freezing temperatures
Post by: doganjo on February 12, 2009, 11:45:57 am

Excellent website and blog. Thank you