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  1. hinkjc

    What kind of heat is good for the coop?

    It was my dh's invention, so I have to ask him if he will. I am technically challenged when it comes to making stuff. I tell him what we need and he builds it. He makes great candlers in a similar fashion, but with coffee tins. I'm kinda skeered of the personal page thingy too. I have no...
  2. hinkjc

    What kind of heat is good for the coop?

    aran and ozark - Here are some pics.. Note the small one and a big one. The small one is perfect for gallon waterers and the big one for 3 -5 gallon waterers. We have switches on ours and pretty much leave them on all day during winter, but you could just plug them into a timer as well if you...
  3. hinkjc

    What kind of heat is good for the coop?

    The cookie tin water heater works really well for keeping waterers unfrozen. We use those for all of our waterers, except our turkeys who get a heated dog dish. I don't use the heated dog dish for a couple reasons with chickens (altho it could be done, I don't want any risks). I feel it has...
  4. hinkjc

    What kind of heat is good for the coop?

    McGoo - not sure where you're from, so that may change my mind about my answer (doubtful tho). But in my opinion, no heat is best for grown birds. Here's my reasoning. If your birds are grown (fully feathered) and acclimated to your weather changes, they will be stronger in the long run...
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