- Place drinkers on a bed of straw and out of prevailing winds to prevent water from freezing
- Deep-litter the coop in winter by adding fresh straw on top of droppings to generate heat
- Add some perches to the run, enabling the chickens to rest off the cold floor
- Provide extra shelter from the elements with a beach windbreak
- Clear up any spills in the feed store and make sure there is no damage from pests
- Visit The National Poultry Show, one of the biggest exhibitions of fowl in the country
- Check coops for leaks and fix stiff hinges or locks before winter
- Ensure perimeters of runs have no breaks, which predators could penetrate
- Create a dust bath by filling a plastic box with play sand or dry compost for use when the ground is damp
