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Do chickens need to be kept warm?

Updated: 10/6/2023
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13y ago

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In extreme weather, chickens will benefit from a shelter that keeps the wind and snow off them. Like all animals they will freeze or get frostbite if the temperature drops well below zero for long periods. Chickens in a flock will gather together to help maintain warmth and a couple of 100 watt light bulbs in the chicken coop will provide sufficient heat to keep them healthy.

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12y ago

It depends on how old they are, and what climate they are in.

If they are in a very cold climate, then they should.

Also, chicks require warmth until they are FULLY feathered.

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13y ago

well of course they do. they get eaten once in a while, and can run around without their heads, so they can sweat it out a litttle bit. what they cant do is burp. common knowledge sir.

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13y ago

chickens dont need to have a light that keeps them warm because they like the rain unless its a silkie

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