Vince Kogo - Guest Speaker
Team Nutrition students welcomed Vince Kogo "The Chicken Man" as our guest speaker. Vince has helped our team's Operation Chicken Project become quite the success. During today's visit Vince talked with our students about winterizing the chicken coop to make our hens happy and healthy during our cold and snowy months.
Coop Heating: How much protection do mature hens need from freezing weather? This question has been researched and debated for over a century. Mature chickens, with their thick coats have substantial protection from getting chilled. As long as the birds are dry and out of direct wind they can withstand cold relatively well down to very low temperatures. However, in subzero temperatures, tender appendages (including feet and toes, large combs and wattles) are vulnerable to frostbite.
Water Heaters: How do we keep our water from freezing? Water heaters keep water thawed, and require electricity. They are approved or double wall metal fountains and are thermostatically controlled to operate only when necessary. These heaters cost pennies a day to operate as they require
125 watts of power.
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