Why Chickens DON'T Need Heat in Winter—and What They ACTUALLY Need

Looking for ways to keep your chickens comfortable and frostbite-free all winter—without using a heat lamp? In this video, I explain why I’ve never heated my coop and how ventilation, insulation, and managing moisture can make all the difference. I’ll also show you why “drafts” aren’t the same as proper airflow and share a few exceptions to the no-heat rule (like if your flock has been bred for a warmer climate, or if you’re dealing with sick or injured birds). Buy Me a Coffee? https://buymeacoffee.com/wineberryhill Curious about the real risks of heating a coop?: https://youtu.be/ju3p1awF4Eo Join my channel to get member only content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp5_UYDDAKPz7g-EiYrGITw/join 00:00 Should you heat a chicken coop? 01:00 Why do some people need to heat a coop? 02:00 Basic chicken coop ventilation design 02:28 5 Ways moisture gets into a coop 03:18 How moisture makes a coop cold 03:59 Why remove moisture from a coop 04:10 Coop ventilation VS drafty coop 04:49 Reasons you MIGHT need to heat coop 06:30 Wrap up and BLOOPERS #ChickenCoop #HomesteadingLife #BackyardChickens #HappyHens