When the snow starts to fly and the thermometer drops, one question lands on nearly every backyard flock owner’s mind: Should you heat your chicken coop, or leave the birds to their own devices? Some keepers say absolutely not, while others wonder why you wouldn’t give your hens a little warmth on a brutal night The honest answer is that the decision to heat a chicken coop comes down to your climate, your setup, and your comfort level Here’s the information you need to make the right call for your flock