lighting

Hey all. Wondering if anyone has good suggestions for what kind of lights they use in their duck houses. Mine are small -- two 4x3 (I think) dog-house-style structures. The reason I want lighting is actually because I want them to feel comfortable going inside during the day if they want to...

Hey y’all I’m sure this is a really dumb question. Tonight we locked our chickens into their new coop. They typically free range and have been in their brooder for well way too long for how many we had. They are roughly 10-11 weeks old and they now have a roost and whole new digs. I felt like...

Hi chicken family, I am in Northern Vermont and the last few days were cold. I'm trying to give my birds 14 hours of light with the artificial timer that comes on in the morning. It was coming on at 4am and now it comes on at 3 because of daylight savings time. They have to stay in their coops...

Where can I find a solar lighting unit with timer that I can use to turn on lights both at dawn and at dusk?

Hi! I'm Jess, I live near Ann Arbor MI. This is my first post although I have come here for advice and guidance many times over the years through google searches. I currently have two chickens. Sakura is my bantam double laced silver barnvelder. "Tree puff" (a young child named her) is a...

Hello All! What type of light do you use in your coops?

My 2 pekins are 2 years old. I have had them since they were ducklings. I have always used a nigh light in their duck house, not for egg production reasons, but just so they could see their water and food at night. My girls lay all year round, but the one hasn't been consistent since last...

I've seen a few posts on lighting but can't find the answer I'm seeking. I have 8 girls (7 weeks old) who I have noticed will only go into the coop at night (i.e. put themselves to bed) IF the small side windows on my coop are open to provide a tiny bit of light. If the coop is dark they will...

I have used extended lighting over the winter but now some of the hens are looking a little bedraggled. I have checked for lice and mites and find none. I am guessing that they may be trying to molt. Does extra daylight prevent molting? Will they now molt normally? Do I need to shut of...

I am looking for advice on which bulbs to get for my chickens this winter . Brand , color and wattage would be great !

Hey y'all, does no one produce a solar light with a timer so it comes on in the morning? I have searched all over the internet and have found nothing. Thanks