Snows Eggs - Wintering in the Chicken Coop

We live in upstate New York and this is how we handle our chickens in the winter. Our chicken laid eggs just about everyday throughout the winter. It is great to have fresh eggs during those Nor'Easter snow storms! Here's how we winterized our chicken tractor.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Chickens
• Hens
• Winter
• Snow
• Eggs
• Chicken
• Tractor
• Hen
• House
• Arc
• Coop

[xtreemflame]

I like your plan

do they poop in the coop?

how do you clean it ? Do you just move it over now and then?

[TheDragonTech]

In the winter the coop remains in one place and is elevated. I place hay underneath it that I can rake out for cleaning purposes. The chickens sometimes poop in front of the nesting box, but the hatch on the back opens and the floor slides out for easy cleaning. The chickens eat corn crumble, so what goes in come out. Not bad, doesn't smell too bad. Hope this helps you!

[TheDragonTech]

@xtreemflame Yes,the coop was designed by me. For plans see my "A Quick Tour of Our Chicken Tractor (Ark) (Coop) (Plans)" video for details.

[banjodan99]

This is good to see. I've had chickens for a while, but I just started using tractors this spring. Is the bottom still just bare ground?

[TheDragonTech]

RE: Is the bottom still just bare ground?

No the bottom of the coop is enclosed with rabbit fence. Thanks!

[jazzbuff47]

In what state do you live? I was wondering how cold it gets there?

[TheDragonTech]

We live in upstate NY. I can drop to about -10 with wind chill. We average around 0 to 20 degrees most of the time.

[roxyblue121]

what chickens did/do you have? mine have dropped off in production ever since their molt.

[AcornOnTheCorner]

I like the design of your tractor. Did you design it yourself, or are the plans available for purchase?

[dwighta]

How cold does it get where you are?

[amaroq69]

Wow, no heat & you guys get some below zero temps eh? Thank you very much for your idea's that I'll incorporate with my Tractor...

[summerman2]

what do you do about freezing water? I live in upstate and as a kid we just gave them warm water each day. Do you have a heater?

[HarlemManeuvers]

This is very well thought out and simple- good job!