Should I Use an Infarred (Red Spotlight) Light in My Coop or a White Light?

[chickengirl2013]

What is the difference between having a red light in my coop or a white light? My chicken are about two to three months old and we keep a light on them day and night to give them extra warmth. I was just wondering what the difference in having a red light in my coop or a white light is.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

They should sleep better with a red light, people say. I have never used a red light.

Currently I am using a thermocube with a 100 watt bulb (you can't buy 100 watt bulbs anymore though, only 90) for my bantam shed.

 

[kreagerm]

I use a red light, and the theory is that it hides any blood that could be the outcome of any pecking order issues, that's all. It's probably a personal preference, when it all comes down to it.

FYI Infrared is a light spectrum humans can not see, So if you had an infrared bulb you wouldn't even know it was on, unless you were using a camera with night shot or something like that.

 

[chickengirl2013]

Okay thanks