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    Rooster vibes are changing everything

    Not exactly what you asked. I have had up to 35 birds, mixed sexes, in a coop/run sized for 40. One time after hatching and integrating my recognition of which were males failed and I had a hen attacked and killed by a small group of roos. The point? As roos mature they change, sometimes...
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    Advice on which coop please

    Before you proceed have a look at Woods' style fresh air coops. Proven design from early 1900s, easy to build, lots of examples herein. http://gnipsel.com/files/chickens/mfaph.pdf Kudos to @jthornton for the copy of Prince Woods book. Good luck!
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    Heater or heat panel -10

    @Mamilo Touché This was a continuation of a comment from @dirkandlorie but far afield. My apologies, I will shut my mouth!
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    Heater or heat panel -10

    @Mother of Chaos The cost benefit of solar in a northern climate is close to impossible to justify without incentives from a 3rd party. Our electrical utility & provincial governments will subsidize a heat pump up to ~$6,000 and that has me interested, need to get a concrete estimate for gear...
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    Heater or heat panel -10

    The customer chooses until the smart thermostats are installed. After that all bets are of because they have complete control unless one replaces the smart thermostats with the old "stupid" ones. I am disciplined enough to control what I have to gain a $100-$150 discount each year. It will take...
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    Heater or heat panel -10

    I totally agree. However, the discounts that I control allow me to keep my ANNUAL electrical costs well under $1,000 for a well build 4 bedroom 2400sq ft house. For this I will get up at 5:30am to switch off breakers and be home to repeat at 4pm. There is also the fact that I live alone and...
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    Heater or heat panel -10

    @dirkandlorie I had to chuckle. In Quebec where I live the hydro utility offers payment options that reward people who are energy conscious. If one enrolls they notify via email or text of upcoming events on very cold days (6 to 10 am and/or 4 to 8pm) where if one makes an effort and actually...
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    Heater or heat panel -10

    You guys rock!!! Some folks think they know, mostly they don't know even what they don't know but feel they can shoot their mouths. APOLOGIES but I cannot resist.
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    Heater or heat panel -10

    This for those of us who care about energy consumption I believe?
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    Heater or heat panel -10

    @Echelontheory101 Just the feedback I was looking for!!! Thank you very much.
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    Heater or heat panel -10

    @Three Stents With respect, a bit arrogant on your part. I do my research. I have a coop that is known to be the best for chickens in very cold climates, have cold tolerant birds (Chanteclers) bred 100 miles from me, have a coop and roofed run capable of accommodating 40 birds and keep 25-30...
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    Heater or heat panel -10

    “Anti heat" (NOT!) guy here. Thinking an infra red heater? Concerned about electrical consumption so 1500watt radiant seems out of the question. Will look more closely at the Cosy Coop, believe it is 250 watt? I have 110V on 15amp breaker and 14 2 underground cable. Lights and water heaters only.
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    Heater or heat panel -10

    @IowaCHKN Wow! Chicken PALACE! That is some sweet setup.
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    Heater or heat panel -10

    Pshaw, it is +2C there now. I am around -5°C with light snow and wind chill making it feel like -12°C.
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    Heater or heat panel -10

    Perhaps a bit further than I thought, I will guess the Kawartha Lakes area?
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