Animals have different needs, and your farm has its own livestock fencing needs. So before that post-hole digger hits the ground, consider this advice.
Here are a few more steps you can take to ready a kit chicken coop for harsh winter weather and provide your chickens protection from the elements.
While many chicken breeds do fine in cold weather, sub-zero winter temps require some keeper intervention, especially if you use an assemble-yourself coop kit.
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