[CHICKENS-101] RE: How cold is too cold?

 

If I were you I would try getting her to roost with the older hens, I am guessing they already mingle with her in the day so she should be ok. Just take her off her  perch and place her where there is a space with the others. Don't worry if you have to do this on a regular basis she will eventually get used to it & the rest of the hens will get used to her. Do it when it is dark, not just dusk, that way they will be very dopey & accept being moved, be aware their feet grip the roost bar so be gentle & don't pull too quick & hard & hold her wings so she does not try flapping. You will either need to use a torch the type that is strapped on your head so you can see what you are doing but have hands free or some one hold the torch for you. Good luck :) Jane & co

---In chickens-101@yahoogroups.com, <em.cooper84@...> wrote:

This is Texas...... at what temperature should I start worrying about my chickens? I have one really young hen (her two buds got eaten) that roosts all by herself. She does not roost with the bigger hens and I'm kind of worried about her. I started trying to winterize the coop some last night by putting plastic up on at least one side but I ran out of staples. It is a temporary coop anyway. I figured clear plastic would at least let some light in since I don't have lights. The lowest it has been at night is in the high 40s. Too cold for me lol!

Thanks,
Em

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