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    Heat lamp vs Heating Pad

    Thanks, I think we'll try that too.
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    Heat lamp vs Heating Pad

    The comments and input of those who do not agree totally out number those who do. After much consideration of each and every response and after discussion with my partner we have come to the conclusion and agreement that supplemental heat should be available for our two member flock when...
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    Heat lamp vs Heating Pad

    It is helpful because I've never heard of using chopped straw. I appreciate posting your method of caring for your chickens during the winter temps.
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    Heat lamp vs Heating Pad

    Thanks for that.
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    Heat lamp vs Heating Pad

    Wow, I can't wrap my head around those types of temperature drops in that time frame. But thanks for your thoughts about using a heat source during cold season.
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    Heat lamp vs Heating Pad

    Never thought about putting hay in there vs straw, hmmm. Besides being softer, do you think it's warmer? I like the idea about hay with shavings in their boxes.
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    Heat lamp vs Heating Pad

    I worry about my chicks as well and I don't consider myself overprotective at all and neither should you. It's our job to protect them and to study up and make the best decisions we can.
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    Heat lamp vs Heating Pad

    The straw bales are an excellent idea! Wish I had the room to do that.
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    Heat lamp vs Heating Pad

    You have joined a scant few members who agree the bay area gets cold enough for a heat source for our chickens. Thank you. And thanks for the feed back on the wall hanger mats, I wondered about those.
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    Heat lamp vs Heating Pad

    Ha! One of my favorite chickens was a rooster named Henry. My sassy little man.
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    Heat lamp vs Heating Pad

    Thanks for that. I'm loving the feedback and all the different approaches to seriously cold temps and how chickens handle it.
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    Heat lamp vs Heating Pad

    Thank you. I absolutely love looking at other folks' chickens. They are lovely.
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    Heat lamp vs Heating Pad

    Then that would be different from dogs, goats, horses, donkey etc who's winter coats are brought on by lowering temperatures and come springtime/summer shedding? Genetics, breed notwithstanding.
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    Heat lamp vs Heating Pad

    Logically that sounds correct and I do remembering thinking Chelseys feathers were growing back much quicker then the summer months when it is over 100 deg f.
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    Heat lamp vs Heating Pad

    Thank you for that.
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