Winter Chicken care

How to take care of chickens in winter. Insulating the chicken coop, frozen water, freezing eggs, frostbite and chickens, snow in the chicken coop and run and every other problem chicken keepers face in cold weather.
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8 Practical Tips to Protect Chickens from Winter’s Chill
Protect your chickens from the winter chill with these 8 power-free tips! From insulation hacks to cozy bedding solutions, this guide covers everything you need to know about winterizing a backyard chicken coop. Save this pin for practical, electricity-free ideas that keep chickens warm all season long.
Christmas chicken treat cake (directions)
Chickens deserve special treats at Christmastime too! With a few substitutions, you can transform ordinary cornbread into a fancy holiday cake for the flock! Your chickens will love this treat!
Winter predators
Winter predators will find your chicken coop. Are your chickens safe? Fox, raccoons, raptors and more will come out to hunt during winter and they're looking for a quick and easy meal. Don't let your chickens be on the menu! Here's how to keep your flock safe from all types of predators in winter.
Should you cull your flock in fall?
Should you cull your flock in fall? Right before winter hits, many chicken keepers like to take a good, hard look at their flock and remove the less productive hens. There are several reasons why a homesteader might do this...but it's absolutely not necessary. Should you?
What to Feed Chickens This Winter to Help Them Stay Warm
Find out the best foods for chickens in winter to help them stay warm and produce eggs. This simple guide shows how to feed your flock to keep them strong during cold weather. Keep your hens healthy and laying with these top winter feeding tips for backyard chicken keepers.
Chicken keepers beware: the Predators are HUNGRY!
winter chicken predators
How to prepare your chickens for Winter
Preparing your chickens and their coop for cold weather. Here are the 7 Winter chicken chores to do right now so your chickens will be comfortable all winter long and you'll have a lot less to worry about when it's cold. Form homesteaders and backyard chicken keepers.
Feeding Your Chickens in the Winter: Essential Tips for a Strong and Productive Flock - Ellie and He
Feeding chickens in the winter requires careful planning and consideration. Understanding their nutritional needs, providing access to fresh water, choosing the right feed, and supplementing their diet with treats and additives are vital for keeping your flock healthy and productive. By following the tips and strategies outlined in this blog, you can confidently navigate the challenges of winter feeding.
Preventing frostbite in backyard chickens
How to prevent chickens from getting frostbite during even the coldest winter nights. Protecting chickens from cold weather problems in winter is easy with a dry, draft free coop. Frostbite is not just caused by cold alone, but by moisture combined with freezing temperatures. Remove the moisture, and prevent the frostbite. Here's how.
Why Chickens Need Outside Access Even in the Coldest Month of January
Did you know that your backyard chickens need outside access even in the coldest month of January - even if you think it's too cold. They will make the decision for themselves but chickens instinctively need fresh air even if it’s for a short period of time. Mine will venture outside for short periods in January, and will instinctively head for more sheltered parts. The exception to this is young chicks who are not yet fully feathered. They do not have the capacity to keep themselves warm.
How to keep chickens water from freezing in winter
Tips n tricks to keep chickens water from freezing in winter. Does it freeze where you live? Here's how backyard chicken keepers prevent the flocks water from freezing in winter. Don't leave your chickens stuck without water, use some of these tricks to keep the ice away. Works for guinea fowl, turkeys, ducks and more types of poultry!
Chicken keepers beware: predators are desperate in late winter!
Chicken keepers beware: the Predators are HUNGRY! Winter predators will find your chicken coop. Fox, raccoons, raptors and more will come out to hunt during winter and they're looking for a quick and easy meal. Are your chickens safe? How to secure your chickens when predators come around in winter. Winter coop damage and snow control.
Raising Chicks in Winter: Part 2
Read all about heating requirements, moving chicks out of the brooder, and shipping chicks during cold, winter weather!