Why is there an insulated roosting area?
Although our feathered friends can take the cold, their combs and feet are subject to painful frostbite if temperatures drop close to 0 degrees Fahrenheit or – 20 degrees Celsius. Chickens naturally seek high places to roost at night when they become inactive. Nights will generally bring the coldest temperatures, especially when the sky is clear. Heat will rise, collect and stay in the roosting area. Winter heat sources include passive solar heat from the south window, heat from the chickens, a water de-icer, and a 40 watt light bulb timed to extend the day a couple of hours before dawn. This heat can be preserved through the coldest nights by using the Ready Coop™ insulated vent and window plugs. Even during the day, the roosting area, which has three roosting levels to facilitate the pecking order, is available for all of your chickens to escape from the cold. Heat from direct sunlight is usually available during the coldest days for the hens to bask in, through the south window and
