Frost & Feathers: Backyard Chickens in Winter

Frost & Feathers: Backyard Chickens in Winter

How do backyard chickens fare when it's negative 15 out there? Dr. Susan explores both the human and the chicken experience with backyard chicken flocks in wintertime, with interviews, snowy flock visits, and expert tips. Guests include author of The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook and "Queen of the Coop" Lisa Steele, as well as friends in Maine who take care of chickens at home and work. Together, the guests and Dr. Susan share practical advice, fun anecdotes, and a vet’s perspective on frostbite, egg cycles, and more. This episode mixes hands‑on care guidance (coop ventilation, bedding, water solutions, and nutrition), personal stories, and literary excerpts, highlighting how chickens adapt to cold, why egg production dips in winter, and how keepers can support healthy flocks. Whether you keep a backyard flock yourself or are just chicken-curious, there's a little something for everyone in this episode.

Learn more:

Learn about Lisa Steele and her wonderful book, The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook:

https://www.fresheggsdaily.blog/

See Lisa's photos of her hens here: https://www.instagram.com/fresheggsdaily?igsh=cDBwN3c5cnIzanlx

Vaughan Woods and Historic Homestead: https://vaughanhomestead.org/

Article on cold-hardy breeds: https://thehomesteadingrd.com/winter-hardy-chickens/

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