Solitary chicken - need advice

[Angie]

I have just ordered the insulated cover for the cube.

The price isn't an issue......Please tell me they are worth having !

I am sick of trying to make tarps stay on the cube or even fit it ,over winter .

My cube is outside my WIR and I can see from the pictures that I can fit it without any problem.

If you have one have you any issues ,with solutions with it ?

I am about to fit the Perspex panels ready for the bad weather coming our way, got to get ready for winter after all .

[PixieDust]

I have a wooden house and no hens yet, but from reading all over the net, keeping warm isn't a huge problem for chickens. Heat, lack of ventilation, damp and draughts are a major concern. I know they can suffer frostbite but I believe some Vaseline on the comb, wattle and feet helps to keep them from succumbing to it.

 

However, I am sure someone with better knowledge will be able to offer more experienced advice.

[Angie]

Ha ! The cover arrived today and after drying the cube down I put it on.

The double ended zip on the back panel allows access to both sides of the cover , just the door handle I have to fiddle with but its not difficult to get access to.

I shut my girls in during the winter, due to urban foxes .

It rained today and the cube stayed dry, no soggy trays to empty . That will do for me.

[chuckmum6]

Just be careful your girls don't over heat, I belive it is only supposed to be used when it is really cold.

[Angie]

Thanks chuckmum , I was just really keen to try it out...

The usual cover is on, which I use just to keep the water out , although I'm sure once this mild weather passes next week we will be heading for frosty nights, Halloween is always bitterly cold here.

[The Dogmother]

I wouldn't bother Angie - it doesn't get cold enough in the UK to warrant using one. A chicken's temperature is naturally 105deg, and they wear thick feather duvets.... they won't be getting cold any time soon