Do Chicken Need Heat In The Winter? (This Might Surprise You!)

Do chicken need heat in the winter? The short answer is NO. But if you want your chickens to do well in the winter you have to do it right. I live in a Northern Ontario in Canada, and we get really harsh and cold winters here. It's not unusual for us to get -40 for 2-3 weeks stright in a middle of January. In this video I will cover everything you need to know on how to set up your chicken coop for the winter without spending fortune. We will cover subjects such as chicken coop insulation, floor bedding, extras for chicken feed and more... Content of the video ------------------------------------ 0:00 Introduction 0:50 Can chicken survive an extreme winter cold? 1:02 Chicken coop insulation 2:00 Floor bedding. What to use and how much of it to use 2:36 Importance of fresh drinkable water. How strong a water heater has to be and tip to keep it going 3:22 Energy rich chicken food. Why extra protein is important and what to add 4:01 Best chicken breeds for winter that will lay eggs even in -40 4:59 Drawbacks of my winter strategy. Why you still might lose a chicken in a winter from time to time 5:34 Summary ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please consider supporting the channel, subscribe, like the video and leave a comment. Subscribe    / @caribouroadfarm   Instagram   / 5strom   #chicken #backyardchickens #chickencoop #farming #homesteading #caribouroadfarm