Cost of running lights

[Kinipela]

Does anyone know the cost to run a 250w bulb monthly?

 

[nurse_turtle]

Probably a lot more than just eliminating drafts from the coop area. Many folks do not add heat for winter chickens, unless your closer to the arctic circle.

 

[ScottyHOMEy]

For the early days when you have to run it 24/7, figure whatever 6 KwH/day works out to at your local rates

 

[georgiagail]

http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/howmuch.html

Gail

 

[Kinipela]

Thank you everyone. We are moving them to the brooder and will need heat for a little while. We only pay 15cpk so it shouldn't be that bad.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I think I once calculated about $10 a week to run a 250W 24/7 at my house.

 

[Fred's Hens]

Look at the kilowatts used at your house, on your bill. Divide those used kilowatts into the dollar amount of your bill. You'll likely get $.18, give or take, depending on your electric company. Each watt used over an hour, equals 18 cents. Here, I've computed the cost of running a 250 watt bulb at $25 a month. Running two bulbs costs $50 a month.

Simply using the cost stated per kilowatt hour advertised by your electric company is a bit fake, because there are so many stinkin' added fees and surcharges.