How to WINTERIZE a Chicken Coop

Whew! It felt SO good to get this project (mostly) done and the chickens settled in. Winter can get brutal here in Minnesota, so it's important to take these essential steps to keep your flock safe if you live in a cold climate like me.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
0:52 - Moving the Coop
1:44 - Insulation
4:57 - Winterizing the windows
11:06 - Light
13:07 - Frozen Water
15:09 - Frozen Eggs
15:59 - Heat in the Coop?
19:05 - Next Steps