I was surprised at the price difference after moving up from Wales a few years back .when still visiting regularly we would fill the car to come back up.
amazing , had 1 hen after racing , and that was it wait till the Spring , normally get a few calls after breeding asking wether they can keep the one that's just arrived
I often close mine off in the stock loft over the Winter .not had any problems doing this , besides ,better to have a dry loft than a damp one every time