The run-up to winter is always a good time to look for cracks, gaps, and uneven seams in a building, to keep out the wet and the cold and help regulate the temperature inside. So, in addition to all the regular precautions against predators, chicken owners should probably take a few extra stepsĥ Tips for Keeping Your Chickens Safe This Winterġ. Even as some predators go into hibernation or head south to warmer climes, others become even more determined to turn your hens and their eggs into a meal, as other food sources dwindle and the coop comes to represent not just food, but warmth.
Unfortunately, in addition to all of the seasonal concerns about frostbite, cold weather, and snow removal, winter chicken owners also have to contend with the same year-round problems they were facing in the summer, including the threat of predation. See 5 tips to make sure that you have the same number of hens in April as you did in September!
If you keep chickens outside in the winter, it’s important to gear up for cold weather and take steps to protect against predators, keep your hens warm and dry, and maintain your chicken coops.
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