The first frost is past and winter knocks at the door. The flock is pretty done on the pasture, yard or garden clean-up, and now it’s time to prep your flock and coop for winter. Here are 5 excellent posts on what to do to get ready for winter. Enjoy!

The Art of Doing Stuff
A Canadian blogger who goes through step by step getting your coop and chickens ready for the bitter cold Canada has to offer.

Raising Happy Chickens
Who doesn’t love a list? Here are 20 things to do in October to get your flock ready for winter!

Dogwoods and Dandelions
Has a post with 9 things to do before winter. All it takes to prep for winter is a little forethought.

Timber Creek Farm
Tells you of 3 things your chickens actually don’t need in the winter.

Simple Living Country Gal
With an easy, step-by-step guide to getting ready for winter. Including exactly what to do in your coop.