Chickens are happiest between 50°F and 75°F. That’s their Goldilocks zone—not too hot, not too cold.
In that range, they’re active, laying eggs, and pretending to be mini dinosaurs. They thrive.
Raising Baby Chicks: From Brooder to Coop - Whole Made Living
But let’s be real: unless you live in a climate-controlled barn, you’re dealing with extremes. So focus on the basics.
Two Big Secrets: Acclimation and Ventilation
First, chickens adjust to their local weather. A flock in Maine handles -10°F better than a flock in Texas ever will. Acclimation is real.
Second, ventilation is everything. In winter, you need air flow without drafts. In summer, you need shade and moving air. Stale air kills faster than cold or heat.
I learned that the hard way. Trust me. A few extra vents in the coop saved my sanity—and my chickens’ lives.
