I live in Central Indiana, it can get pretty cold here in the winters. Will this coop be adequate protection from below 0 temperatures?
2092499
I live in a Cincinnat suburb and usually get your weather 12 hours later. I started my 8 week old chickens in the coop in late November with nighttime weather around 23 degrees. They faired very well and didn't have a problem with 15 degrees one week later. The double wall construction works wonders.
2092500
We're in Maine, and this winter has been very harsh. My chickens have been fine, and I do not have a heat lamp. My coop is up on a 3 ft high platform, and we put panels onto the sides to give them a sheltered place outside.
2092501
I don't know about below O temps. my weather only gets down to about 28. But I do have some very young about two month old Silkie babies in mine and the temperatures dropped down to 28 three day in a row and they are fine.
2092502
I live in South Dakota, and it's been a brutal winter. My chickens have done very well in this coop. I've seen a little bit of frostbite on some combs, but since I will not use a heat lamp, I'm not sure that would have been prevented no matter what coop I used. Other than the frostbite, my girls are in very good health. I love my SnapLock coop. It was a great investment.
2092503
I currently use a heat lamp in mine and my chicks are doing fine and it has been below zero here. It is a small coop smaller than it appears though but for that reason I think that is why it is warmer .
2218515
I would say no with normally insulated house. I was pleasantly surprised how quiet this fan is. My only disappointment is that I didn't buy a larger size. My shop is 16x20 and this fan has a hard time keeping up with a thermostat set at 85 degrees.
2045170
Yes, I had it outside for a while. It can also handle cold temperatures though I don't remember the exact temperature range at this time I believe below zero. Check manufacturer specs. If enclosed, keep in mind the infrared light causes reflection glare upon a window and you probably won't get a good image. I think under an eve would work.
1024281
We just got ours 2 weeks ago, but were very pleased with how sturdy it is, I think it will hold up for years to come. And yes I think it would handle the snow no problem. It's also very spacious for a 2 to 4 bird coop, we are very impressed with the house.
1069406
It might be possible but the average sized chickens would be crowded a bit. There also would be not enough clearance of you install a heat bulb for cold winters. If you have plans to use it for Cornish hens or other smaller birds, installing perches could be done easily.I only have two birds residing in this coop, and they are comfortable. I could probably get away with a total of four( I have Rhode Island Red birds)but, then they would be more than cozy and might squabble for space. I found this a good starter coop, but I'm already looking to expand into a larger one.
1755148
I installed in the winter and never had an issue. VA doesn't get too cold for long but it does get in the 20's and 30's. As I said, never had an issue...attached unheated garage.
315132
I'm not sure. It's very sturdy and depending in which climate you live I would think anywhere where it is not freezing it would be fine.
1492470
This is the 6th of these I have installed in varying garage and shop sizes and locations. Each has performed flawlessly for my intended purpose of keeping gear and equipment from cold damage. I hold at about 50-55 degrees F when I'm not actively in the space.
435467
I live in the Midwest where it is very humid and I have not had a problem with condensation. I also use an outdoor fan that I put against the vent on one side of the coop because it is so hot in the summer here, the chickens are doing well. I love that the coop is so secure and easy to clean. I have 5 chickens in the coop along with a feeder and waterer and there is plenty of room.
1115481
Ours has held up quite well with the challenging weather we are just coming through in the Midwest. I applied a coat of sealant (One Time Wood) prior to assembling the coop.
2145716
I live in Florida and I have not had the chance to ride much during the cold... But I would say you may need a little extra protection as the insulation is a little thin...
14524
I think it's going to depend on how cold your winter gets. I don't know if it has any guidelines about temperature (it's at my grandkids' house) - but I would expect that the material might become brittle below 40 degrees. I doubt it would be wise to set it up below 50 degrees. Please note that this is conjecture only. I know that my daughter has set it up in the garage several times during the "colder" months in Virginia.
821395
I already answered this. It does nothing to protect against cold air. It didn't fit my doors, and I use it now as a cat toy.
853852
We have not yet gone through a winter with the coop, but our chickens have done well with cool rainy weather. The coop comes with a roost, but it sucks. We had to make our own.
230303
I have several of this model mounted outside my house under the eaves for a number of years. They have worked perfectly even in this latest cold snap. Down south here the lowest we have experienced recently was 22 degrees. The eaves protect them from most of the rain. The heat and humidity of summer hasn't had any effect.
2042732
We just bought ours this summer--we are in OK and don't get lots of snow. I am planning to take it apart when the weather gets cold and storing the parts in the garage.
1353439
I have just installed the box and haven't been in winter weather with it yet. I am planning to install a sheet metal cover over it and will be o.k. if I keep it dry.