So i should gradually start shutting the light off to let them get used to the cold. How cold is to cold for them? ie, at what temp should i have the lamp on for them?
I grew up with chickens, and we never used a heat lamp, only a light on at night if it was really really cold. I think I am...
Here's the situation: I have a beautiful 10 X 12 coop (shed actaully) that my hubby and I built this spring, well insulated, sided, shingles, etc. my birds are this years babes and are spoiled rotten of course. I started to use a lightbulb when the daylight started to get short to keep them...