Second, I tried to get a weather resistant coop. It has insulation on the roof and walls, and I've placed a thick layer of straw down to keep their feet warm. I've positioned the one window in the coop towards the South to take advantage of what little daylight we have.
On the day this photo was taken, it was in the upper 20's outside. Inside the coop, the thermometer read 45 degrees. I'm still concerned for when it gets really cold outside. I'll have to check their water a couple times a day to make sure it hasn't frozen over. My parents gave me a length of heat tape that I have considered rigging up somehow -- or perhaps a lamp. I guess I am still researching my options.
Anyway, they seem to be doing well so far. I can already tell they would like to be outside and eating grass and bugs. I guess we all get cabin fever from this weather.
So, we are one week away from Christmas... yikes! I've got a lot to do between now and then. I've got the week off of work (yippee!) and plan to spend a couple of days in Grand Rapids to visit a couple of friends and my family. Then I've got a bunch of cleaning and baking/cooking to do before my family comes over here for Christmas day. Oh, and don't forget about wrapping... and decorating... and...
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Sounds like the coop is well thought out and that you've taken extra measures to ensure their safety from the cold. Happy holidays!
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