10 Tips for Winter Flock Management
Dec 18, 2020
Megan Hasenour | Marketing Communications Manager
![backyard flock, chicken in the winter](https://storageatlasengagepdcus.blob.core.windows.net/atlas/all-media/superiorag/blog/2020/october-december/features/12-18-2020_chickeninwinter_800.jpg)
Keep your hens happy and healthy during the coldest months. Here are 10 tips to manage your flock this winter:
These tips are helpful tools to facilitate keeping your chickens happy, warm and entertained during the coldest months.
For more managing tips for your backyard flock, contact our Dale Feed Store.
![backyard flock, chicken in the winter](https://storageatlasengagepdcus.blob.core.windows.net/atlas/all-media/superiorag/blog/2020/october-december/features/12-18-2020_chickeninwinter_800.jpg)
Keep your hens happy and healthy during the coldest months. Here are 10 tips to manage your flock this winter:
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Don’t use a heater in the coop
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Natural Litter
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Let there be light
![chicken feed, backyard flock](https://storageatlasengagepdcus.blob.core.windows.net/atlas/all-media/superiorag/blog/2020/october-december/features/12-18-2020_chickeninwinterfeed_250.jpg)
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Feed supports warmth
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Chickens love to play
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Sunroom
![chicken comb, chicken wattle](https://storageatlasengagepdcus.blob.core.windows.net/atlas/all-media/superiorag/blog/2020/october-december/features/12-18-2020_comb.jpg)
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Protect combs and wattles from frostbite
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Snowbird
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They do what they want to
![chicken roosting, backyard flock](https://storageatlasengagepdcus.blob.core.windows.net/atlas/all-media/superiorag/blog/2020/october-december/features/12-18-2020_chickeninwinter_roostineg_250.jpg)
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Roosting
These tips are helpful tools to facilitate keeping your chickens happy, warm and entertained during the coldest months.
For more managing tips for your backyard flock, contact our Dale Feed Store.