Will this coop be warm enough for Wisconsin winters?Just can't decide if we should build an insulated coop or if this will do?
641249
We're going through a pretty cold winter here in NC and even thought I've been worried about them they seem to be holding up well. Now since we're much farther south than you, I'd recommend an insulated coop. Check with other chicken owners in your area to see how they keep their chickens warm through the harsh winters.
641250
I dont think it would be warm enough. Even in mild temperatures I have to have a heat lamp in it.
977673
The unit is not insulated and there is not an exterior cover that can be bought. I found though it maintains its temperture even in cold winter weather so that should not be an issue.
688486
Does this do well in small rooms with absolutely no heat during a Midwest winter? Or is this generally purchased to supplement other types of heat? Our little cabin has 2 rooms approx 15x15 ft. Outside temps are likely to be below freezing for the majority of 2-3 months or so. Thanks!
1953606
So many variables to consider. If it is a normal room that has 8' ceiling and insulated with no drafts, I would think there is a good chance of it getting to 84 degrees. We use our Honeywell to heat a 38' camper with no problems at all. We used it all winter and was nice and cozy.
27201
It should be no problem if built according to directions. I have used part of mine as a chicken coop for over a year now and it's survived 30-40 mph winds and heavy snow. I also realize it's not the same quality as the $700+ models at the big box stores. Also be sure you have the tools, time and help to build this. my costs with the kit plus wood and other supplies put me over $350, not counting my time involved.
32237
You can mount it on the ladder as long as the chicks are closed off inside. Just keep it low and away from the plastic pan. The heat will rise and keep them warm, but only if they have most of there feathers. I did this at week 4 with low temps of 45 degrees. I pulled it out at daylight and let them have access to the rest of the coop. You can also add a battery light inside to make them feel safe.
2193158
I have a well insulated attached-garage conversion, but with large, single-pane, non-insulated windows on three sides of a structure with an overall size similar to yours. There is also an outside door that is weatherstripped, but has no storm door associated with it. Additionally, there is a ceiling fan that I run all the time on low, changing the direction of the fan rotation to respond to the seasons. In other words, updraft in the winter, and downdraft in the summer. I have chosen to use three of the Envi High-Efficiency Electric Panel Whole Room Heaters placed, one on each side of the room with the windows, under windows since these heaters work by convection (air flow; hot air rises) with the heated air passing in front of the poorly insulated windows. In my case, I find that three of these heaters, set on the lowest (temperature) setting, are necessary to keep the room at about 70 F in the cold winters of northwestern New Mexico , a temperature comfortable to me. If you have a lesser number of windows that are smaller and better insulated, you may find that fewer heaters are required, especially since a basement is typically better insulated from the wind and exterior temperatures than even a well-insulated, above-ground structure. Remember, these heaters put out 425 Watts, about three times LESS than a typical stand-alone electric heater, but their appearance and permanence of installation are considerably more pleasing to the eye. Also, if you were to have a ceiling fan in operation, the overall comfort of the room would be considerably improved as the localized temperature differences (near your windows) would effectively be eliminated.
1364083
Hi! I would not recommend this chicken coop. I received the wrong coop in the mail and it was only half there... It was red and white and had no instructions or tray or anything. I ended up getting mine at cconly and am very happy with it.
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.
2057576
The heating capabilities are good for my 500 s f game room, but 1200 might be too much area. Are the rooms well insulated? Would you have to leave the unit on overnight? How cold are we talking? I would say that it would WARM it, but not really HEAT it.
879079
We live in Wisconsin and it gets real cold here in the winter. We have had our 10 cu ft freezer in the garage for 13 years. Works great and I am guessing that it doesn't run much during the cold spells. Jim
2275892
I have not used it in cold weather yet but it seals up very well and should work fine.I really like the tent and use it for back packing trips.It is light weight and easy to set up.I only use it for me only it would be a little tight for two.At 6-feet tall,I sleep in it at an angle which gives me plenty of leg room.Two tall people would be rather cramped.Regards,Dennis
986240
I'm not sure if it would or not. This will be my first winter with it. What I plan on doing is putting in my garage with a space heater. I live in Florida and winters are nowhere as cold as your. Heating pads in the green house might help. There are company's out there that have heating pads for green houses like ours.
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Being in Texas I am unsure of how much snow you guys might get, will you just being using this green house or will you be using cold frames?All I can suggest is go to Mother Earth News - this is my go to and i love love love this site, it will have your information and answerhttp://www.motherearthnews.com/
1898551
funny you should ask that... I used this coop as designed for a few months with no problems. Later, my chickens were in a shed-turned-coop (much bigger), and I just used the "run" part of this as a little shelter in their run and hung a waterer in there. The coop was also sitting out separately as just an extra shelter they could use in the run. We recently had some strong winds, and both things were totally blown over. However, this was when separate, so I think that is worse. Also, really, you probably could anchor this down if you just put some strong wire through the hardware cloth around the bottom edges & over the wooden bars and then staked those down with something - maybe not a bad idea if you get strong winds like I do.
552828
I would consider it moderately insulated. I used it this season and it didn't get too hot and our season in Colorado was hitting 60+ degrees during the day
567011
I would say that it needs warm most of the year! But it did survive our ice storm we had this year and the ice stayed on the ground for three days so???? I did bring them in the house tho, for all the cold months...