Ok. So, you would think I were fortunate to have a carpenter for a father and an electrician for a husband, right?
WRONG.
This coop construction has been a total nightmare. No one listens to me what I want and need and they do whatever their latest short cut is. Of course, hubby and dad fight over who knows more about -- whatever it is, when in fact neither one know chicken poop.
Thanks for letting me vent.
Now, for the issue at hand. I live in Mid-State NY, Westchester Area to be exact - about an hour and half north of NYC. I am installing a heater for my coop, for the harsh winters, even though the birds are cold hardy - but just to make them a little more comfortable. (It is one of the child safe heaters that you can touch) and I was wondering what kind of light is best for them in their coop. It is only 8x7 and about 6' high. I know my girls need light to lay eggs... but how much? Also... the coop is against my sunroom - and the wall against the sunroom has a window about 6' long and maybe 2' high. Do they need complete darkness to sleep? Should I get curtains or shutters or something? Or is the light of the mood and the low voltage lighting around the house alright for them?
Should I just put in a fixture? Or flourescent lighting? Low voltage pop lights? HELP!
Thanks
I love you guys
No one has yelled at me yet
WRONG.
This coop construction has been a total nightmare. No one listens to me what I want and need and they do whatever their latest short cut is. Of course, hubby and dad fight over who knows more about -- whatever it is, when in fact neither one know chicken poop.
Thanks for letting me vent.
Now, for the issue at hand. I live in Mid-State NY, Westchester Area to be exact - about an hour and half north of NYC. I am installing a heater for my coop, for the harsh winters, even though the birds are cold hardy - but just to make them a little more comfortable. (It is one of the child safe heaters that you can touch) and I was wondering what kind of light is best for them in their coop. It is only 8x7 and about 6' high. I know my girls need light to lay eggs... but how much? Also... the coop is against my sunroom - and the wall against the sunroom has a window about 6' long and maybe 2' high. Do they need complete darkness to sleep? Should I get curtains or shutters or something? Or is the light of the mood and the low voltage lighting around the house alright for them?
Should I just put in a fixture? Or flourescent lighting? Low voltage pop lights? HELP!
Thanks
I love you guys
No one has yelled at me yet
