Do I need a heat lamp in the coop?

[BeccaB00]

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So I live in NH where the mid-winter low temps will on occasion go below -10F but usually stay above 0. I have a trap door on the floor of the coop for them to exit to the run. I've been closing this at night to keep them warmer and keep the wind off them. Should I just be leaving this open at night? So far low temps haven't gone below 20F but we'll be in the teens at night soon.

This is my first winter with chickens and so far I'm impressed with their hardiness. By the way, I have 6, five month old Speckled Sussex.

well they won't go outside during the night anyways. So I'd just close that door

 

[Judy]

Not only do you not need one, you are doing them a disservice by using one. Let them be chickens; they have their warm coat on already.

 

[rancher hicks]

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I"m in NY chickens can take quite a bit of cold. I'd say not in CA for sure. What you need to be concerned about is the heat of summer.

 

[kmwright]

Thanks for the advice. I should have searched previous topics before posting this, whoopsie.

 

[Yay Chicks!]

Thanks for the advice. I should have searched previous topics before posting this, whoopsie.

Not to worry! I'm sure we've all done this. I know I have! When we worry about our birds sometimes we just want an answer fast