3 Reasons to NEVER Heat a Chicken Coop

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Let us know in the comments how YOU keep your chickens warm? • Helpful? Buy me a coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/wineberryhill • Here are some useful links: • Video about Tractor and Coop Combo: • DIY Coop Tractor for Six Chickens ... • GET THE PLANS HERE: https://bit.ly/tractorplans • Water Heater: https://amzn.to/3PLgX1t • Heating your chicken coop is dangerous and unnecessary! • In this video, I explain why you should NOT heat your chicken coop in the winter. I also give you some tips on how to keep your chickens warm naturally. • Here are three reasons why you should not heat your chicken coop: • 1. Chickens are very good at regulating their own body temperature. They have a thick layer of feathers that helps to keep them warm, and they can also fluff up their feathers to create even more insulation. In fact, chickens can tolerate temperatures well below low freezing without any problems. • 2. Heating a chicken coop can be dangerous. There is always the risk of a fire, especially if the heating elements come into contact with flammable materials. Additionally, if there is a power outage, your chickens could be left without heat and could freeze to death. • 3. Heating a chicken coop is expensive and unnecessary. Chickens are perfectly capable of staying warm in the winter without any help from you. • If you want to make sure your chickens stay warm in the winter, there are a few things you can do, such as: • Provide them with a draft-free coop. • Give them plenty of fresh bedding. • Make sure they have access to fresh water at all times. • Train your chickens to expect a feeding in the late afternoon/evening, as their metabolism will generate the most heat when they are roosting for the night. • Remember, heating your chicken coop is dangerous and unnecessary. Your chickens will be perfectly fine in the cold, and they may even be happier! • What are your tips for keeping chickens warm in the winter? Share them in the comments below! • #backyardchickens #chickens #urbanfarming #chickencoop

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