Cold climate chicken coop

What makes a good winter chicken coop? How to pick a chicken coop for cold climates. Comparing ventilation, space and light to determine which coop your chickens will be comfortable in when it starts to snow! #chickens #homesteading #backyardchickens

Our cold climate chick coop tour showcases how thoughtful design, proper insulation, and other key features can keep your feathered friends warm and happy all winter long. Use our ideas to create a welcoming space for your hens, roosters, and chicks in any chilly climate. See our examples of insulated spaces and other features designed to keep our chickens comfortable during the winter.

Being that we're in the heart of winter, it's likely you've come across an article or two pertaining to protecting your flock against the elements or at least on how to keep them comfortable. On my own blog I've discussed winter chicken keeping and the best breeds for cold weather climates, and I'm back at

Check out my picks for 6 Chicken Breeds Perfect for Cold Climates - and two that are not! What makes a chicken cold hardy?

“What temperature is too cold for chickens?“, “What is the coldest temperature chickens can survive in?“, “What should you do to keep your chickens warm this winter?” These are just some of the questions that many new chicken owners in colder climates ask themselves.

I am still mulling a coop design that will be built possiably this fall, maybe this spring. I plan to build this once and build it right. I do a lot of...

If you live in a cold climate, you're going to need some cold hardy chicken breeds to add to your flock!

Overwintering chickens in a cold climate can feel overwhelming, but with these tips your chickens will be able to withstand even the coldest temperatures!

Learn the 10 best practices tor keeping your flock of chickens warm, healthy and happy in cold winter weather, including winterizing the coop - and more!

Keeping chickens warm in EXTREME COLD winter weather. Learn how to keep chickens warm in winter without electricity with these proven tips.