Cold Weather Care - A Year With Chickens
Today, we're discussing cold weather care as part of our A Year With Chickens Series. We dedicate one episode per month to this series, covering what to expect when raising a chicken in that particular month. For the month of November, we're taking a look at cold weather care. We’ll discuss everything you need to know about raising your flock in the coldest of seasons from proper ventilation to the myths of heat and more, to keep your flock comfortable and healthy.
In this episode you'll:
- Learn More About Cold Weather Breeds
- How To Assess Ventilation Vs Drafts
- Discover Tips On How Kendra Preps Her Coop
- Better Understand The Myth Regarding Heat
Important Links:
- Cold Weather Resources - blog
- Coop Ventilation - blog
- 5 Easy Winter Boredom Busters - blog
- Meyer Moment Deep Litter
- Meyer Moment Heated Waterers
- Meyer Moment Winter Feed
Also don't forget to join our exclusive Facebook Group "Inside The Coop" and submit your Poultry Pride Story, here!
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