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Changed my bulb yesterday morning to a 60W Soft White incandescent. (Was using a 13?W fluorescent curlicue and noticed a drop in production when I changed from the 7W curlicue to the larger size a few months ago.) I also hung the bulb slightly lower, so it's at eye level to the chickens while...

I've been using a 7w curlicue for years successfully, but recently changed to a 13W (I think I have those wattages right). There's different "tones" to these lights just like incandescents, so that's why I'm thinking I need a different tone that includes different colors in the spectrum...

We keep supplemental lighting on 24/7. I have read it's supposed to cause stress to them and decrease their lifespan, but our chickens aren't long-lived pets anyway. They're put in the pot after 2-3 years. It's worked well for us for several years now. That said, I've noticed a decrease as...