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Shouldnt have to....only in case of extreme temps (like if we dip below 50F here and I have young chicks, I will leave a 40W bulb on just in case)
Expending energy to stay warm has been known to cause a chicken to be smaller in stature
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Get a 12V light bulb and convert a standard brooder lamp set up to a 12V plug....should work like a charm. Could also get some cheap hardwarmers (wally world) to use as a backup