When allowed to adapt naturally to the changing winter temperatures, chickens do just fine on their own.
Free-range eggs are available round the clock from a streetside machine.
By performing routine exams of your flock and individual chickens, you can help spot health problems in the flock and communicate those abnormalities to an avian vet.
Lighting the coop in winter can be a touchy subject among chicken keepers. Whether you decide to do it or not, give your hens the rest they need.