I haven't read the other posts but I imagine they are on this same vein.
Lose the light, lose the heat.
If it's light outside, they have no reason to go in.
In Oklahoma your birds will need no heat - ever.
You are spending about $15 a week unnecessarily.
You could add a dim light at roost height on a timer to come on about 4 or 5 AM to stimulate laying.
Healthy birds with good ventilation are better off without heat.
My buildings are unheated with big open windows on the east side, no heat and no health issues.
Lose the light, lose the heat.
If it's light outside, they have no reason to go in.
In Oklahoma your birds will need no heat - ever.
You are spending about $15 a week unnecessarily.
You could add a dim light at roost height on a timer to come on about 4 or 5 AM to stimulate laying.
Healthy birds with good ventilation are better off without heat.
My buildings are unheated with big open windows on the east side, no heat and no health issues.
