The deep litter method is a way of allowing bedding material and chicken poop to build up in the coop over the spring, summer, and fall so that by winter you have roughly a foot of composting material on the floor of the coop.. This shows our backyard chicken coop in winter near thunder bay, ontario. we built this in the spring of 2015. my wife and daughters are the chicken farmers. Have you prepared your winter chicken coop? the chickens may not need added heat but there are some factors to take into account to keep your hens warm.
Going to dig a one foot trench around the winter coop and bury some chicken wire to prevent the varmints from getting under. the summer portable one,. In the first chapter of our definitive winter guide, we are going to look at how to prepare your coop so it’s ready for winter.. mother nature built the chicken to withstand some fairly extreme environments.. Do chickens need heat in winter? jeremy chartier explains the pros & cons of heating your coop in the winter. a helpful article from backyard poultry..
