hmmm interesting, I really wanted to do light at the beginning and end of the day, but everything I had read up until this point said to put it on the am side so they could naturally roost and not be confused by a light all of a sudden turning off? Thanks i will try your suggestions.
And this is the info I receive with my pullets
Note: If you raise your spring chicks on natural light in the summer, when it comes to the fall, increase their light by 1/2 an hour per week until 16 hours is reached. WATCH OUT!!!!!!!WINTER DAYLIGHT REDUCTION, QUALITY OF FOOD, LACK OF WATER OR...
Sunset is 438 pm okay not sure about water in the coop ? As it can increase humidity and frostbite.. maybe I could add the food and water and see if it makes a difference in humidity wise..
Not sure this has been covered I have my coop light turn on at 1 am. But natural sunrise is not until 7:51 am. I have bee opening the pop door at that time , then the man door at 7 am when I go to work. The feed and water is in the run , it will be -9 Celsius tonight and the coldest temps are...