
Getting the hens ready for winter
Draught-proofing the coop, deep litter, a water bowl that does not freeze and why I stop worrying about the cold.

November 4, 2026 · 10 min
Newsletter
A free letter every Saturday from the backyard: what the hens did this week, one job and one thing to try.

Draught-proofing the coop, deep litter, a water bowl that does not freeze and why I stop worrying about the cold.

Moulting, short days and stress: how to tell which one it is, and what to do about each.