Poultry Lifestyle Winter Coop Prep

Life bedding. Secure it with chain, zip ties or rope. Better yet, invest in a lamp with built-in safety shutoffs. A warm coop isn’ t worth the risk of losing everything you’ ve worked so hard to build. water and the right lighting— you’ ll set yourself and your flock up for a stress-free winter. Enjoy your birds, stay warm and look forward to fresh eggs, even on snowy mornings.

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The Water Challenge

One of winter’ s biggest headaches is keeping water from freezing. The solution: power and a heated waterer. Some models have built-in heating elements in the base, while others sit on a heated platform. Both options work well, but the platform style allows you to use your regular waterer year-round, without worrying about electrical parts wearing out over time.

Light for Eggs

Nothing’ s more frustrating than waiting for eggs that never come. In winter, production often slows down— not because of the cold, but because of shorter daylight hours.

Chickens lay best with about 15 hours of light a day. The simplest fix is a timer and a light. Add the extra light in the morning, not the evening. That way, the natural sunset will cue your flock to head inside and roost as usual.

A Smooth Winter Ahead

With a little preparation— safe access, a wellinsulated and ventilated coop, careful heating, reliable

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