Heat lamp thoughts!

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This thread was really helpful. I live in MT and was worried how the cold might affect my chickens. I guess as a new soon to be owner I want them all cozy and warm - it hadn't occurred to me that perhaps it could purpose a danger or make them less able to adjust naturally to the chill - heat - rain ect ect ect ... So many good points of interested and views! Totally glad I was referred to this site
Kamela
 
It has warmed up a bit, one day was 51, so now the lamp is not being used. I am noticing the comb on one of the Amerucans is starting to "pink up" and getting bright - I read that is a sign of upcoming laying season. The other two ladies are still a pale pink, but they molted late. I also read that a light left on constantly does extend the laying season, but it also shortens the number of years a hen will lay as they need to rest and recoup some of their estrogen. We take vacations from our jobs, so why not let them take a rest, too? I am happy with the way they've welcomed the warmer weather and look forward to eggs in the near future. They are just over a year, this will be their second egg season.
 
Since the lamp is out in the chicken yard, facing the entrance, it doesn't shine up the ramp or in the nesting area, so I don't worry about the light bothering them, mostly they sit in the glow when it starts to get chilly or when they come down for breakfast before the timer shuts off.
 

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