How to raise Backyard Chickens: Re: [CHICKENS-101] Frost bite?

I am new to the group, and to chickens, actually! And I was wondering the same thing about at what temp do you need to worry about them getting too cold?

I have baby chicks now, almost 4 weeks old. From what I read, they should be ready to move outside to the coop in a couple of weeks, but I am concerned about it being the coldest time of year.

I am in Phoenix, and it can get down in the 30's at night. The coop is open (just mesh) in the front and on half of each side wall. We went with the open design that is popular here, to keep the air flowing in the summer when it can get up to about 120...

I suppose they can hunker down in the next boxes if it gets too cold, right??

Thanks

Katie

From: L.Q. in L.A.
To: CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, December 5, 2013 11:44 AM
Subject: Re: [CHICKENS-101] Frost bite?

At what temp does one need to start getting concerned? In So. Cal. Though the day time temps can be balmy - at night, it can dip down into the 20s-30s. I have a bunch of Brown / Danish Brown Leghorns with those whopping huge combs. They are, of course, the hardest to catch, being flighty and all.

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