Dizzy-Deb Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hi everyone just a quickie as the weather is going to plummet tonight and be zero or minus. The exbats are settling in well considering what have been through as the temp is going to be really cold tonight and the one is quite bald... is there anything I can put inside the Go for added warmth tonight ? I was thinking an old towel or two ? stuffed at the back or side ? what do you think would be best or are they going to be warm enough ? xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Plenty of straw over the base (best to take out roosting bars until they are stronger) will keep them nice and snug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie7 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Do you have this? https://www.omlet.co.uk/shop/shop.php?cat=Chicken+Keeping&sub=General&product_id=2288&product_name=Snugglesafe+Microwave+Heatpad+with+Cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 They will be fine; hens have a much higher body temp than ours and don't feel the cold like we do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I was told by a friend to put lots of newspaper on the floor of the coop to keep my chickies warm as newspaper is an excellent insulator. It also makes it easy to keep the coop clean. I just replace the top few sheets each morning. There is plenty of straw in the laying areas too and a couple of my chicks nest in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy-Deb Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I did go and buy some straw but it was dark when I got back from work tonight and they had took themselves off to bed, all on their own. (first time since having them). Neither wanted to budge and didnt want to freak them out by trying to stuff the straw in, so decided to let them be. Will pop it in, in the morning. I am probably being an overprotective chicken mummy, not used to keeping creatures outside all weather conditions. Sure I will toughen up in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I am probably being an overprotective chicken mummy, not used to keeping creatures outside all weather conditions. I know what you mean. I feel mean leaving my chooks outside when the dogs and I are going into the warm. I can't help but think how they'd like to live in the kitchen but if I did that then OH might put me oustide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissPug+Chooks Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I put some straw in the base of my with a hot water bottle wrapped in newspaper and that seemed to do the trick with my girls?! V chuffed with it! The heat from the ho"Ooops, word censored!"er bottle totally insulated with all of the staw around it under the roosting bars and both girls looked snug and happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 They'll be fine! Eglus are insulated so should keep the heat in and keep them toasty - I'd be careful with newspaper and holding moisture though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissPug+Chooks Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Newspaper was fine as they are cleaned out daily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trougher Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Isn't it sweet how very protective of our chickens, and especially ex-batts, we are? My neighbours laugh at me as they can hear me talking away to my chickens during the day, and they think I am absolutely crazy to be covering up the run with a tarpaulin to protect my chooks from the rain and the cold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
