What Temperature is Too Cold for Chickens?

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The cold months of the year are approaching gradually and as an owner of chickens, you are wondering whether and how your chickens will survive the cold.

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Healthy, adult chickens can survive almost any temperature in the United States so long as they have adequate shelter from wind, snow, and rain.

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Chickens can freeze to death in cold temperatures if measures are not taken to protect them from the elements.

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Can Chickens  Freeze to Death?

There are some breeds with more down feathers (a fluffy type of feather used for insulating the bird) than others.

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The Breed  Of Your Chickens

Healthier birds are more active and eat a lot. This excess movement and feeding increase their body temperature.

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How Healthy  Your Birds Are