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my 1 year old hen just attacked me. My leg has a few good scratches and one small puncture. She has always been a little odd. Her comb is 2 very very small combs and she has not much of a waddle ( I think that is the term ). We had 4 roosters so I definitly know a rooster!!! This chicken...

We live in Endako B.C. Canada. Our winters can dip down to -20 and -30. Average winter temp. is -15. My question is can I leave a heat lamp on all night for my 5mth old chickens. Do they need darkness to sleep? Thanks. We're also 1st time chicken owners. :)