When keeping chickens through the winter, don’t forget that:

• Chickens need extra grain to keep them warm and also to compensate for lack of grass and insects.
• Keeping the coop filled with the recommended amount of chickens helps keep the temperature comfortable.
• Make sure the birds have water … not ice.

Guidelines for housing needs:

• Most coop guides suggest
approximately 2 square feet of space per adult bird.
• At a bare minimum, the coop should be easy to clean, well ventilated but
draft-free, include clean watering and feeding stations, and offer adequate roosts.
• Good, natural light is a plus.
• Dirt floors can work where the soil is sandy and the drainage reasonable,
but a wooden floor is vastly easier to clean and protect. We recommend our epoxy surface for ease of cleaning.
• Good bedding, such as sawdust (untreated wood only), wood shavings, or chopped straw is ideal