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  1. RichnSteph

    Do adult chickens need a heat lamp?

    In that coop the humidity will be far above 15%. In the winter all that humidity will turn to frost and your hens will end up with frost bitten combs and possibly feet. Trust us. More windows, more ventilation. Chickens are amazing at regulating their own heat and cooling needs. I've read...
  2. RichnSteph

    Do adult chickens need a heat lamp?

    You need more windows in that coop. Cut in some and cover them with 1/4" hardware cloth (wire). Also take a 3" hole saw and cut holes up near the top of the tin on the high side (above your head in the picture) and down the down-slope below the tin inside the run. Cover those with the same...
  3. RichnSteph

    Do adult chickens need a heat lamp?

    No. Chickens, once they are fully feathered, are good down to well below zero degrees. You need to ensure that they have adequate ventilation and cross breeze. The killer in cold weather (35 is not cold to them) is lack of air flow and moisture build up from their respiration. Take the lamp...
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