Fires caused by improperly installed lights in coop

[rosco]

I have WHAT in my yard? :

Hay? Isnt that on the non-recommended list anyway? We use wood shavings.

it is straw actually. Is there a list of recommended and non-recommended material for chickens? i've some raisin bran i'm thinking of throwing to them. but i wonder about the raisins.

This would be invaluable info. for me.

Thanks, Rosco​

 

[rosco]

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I had this same issue. After a sneak attack and body slam from my happy

black Great Dane one night

and laying on the ground wondering how a Mac truck got on the back of the property

I asked my DS to put a spot light on our shop building that is near the coops. It helps alot but I still have to use a flash light when getting the eggs and adding food to feeders. At least he can't sneak up on me again!

out of curiosity, what is "DH" and "DS?" i've seen these abbrev.'s several times

 

[nnbreeder]

I would not use the spray on insulation, the birds will peck it off and eat it. The foil backed styrafoam works good as long as it's turned with the foil side out. And it can be taken down when not needed. As was suggested tarps or the curtains can be used with success. We buy used curtains at garage sales to cover bantam hutches.

I believe the coldest winter I ever spent was in the Panhandle building locations in Perryton.

I use 12 volt clearance lights like that are on trucks for lighting, todays L.E.D. lights would be perfect for this as they draw minimal electricity so a battery should last a long while. I have timed my L.E.D flashlight and I get around 80 hours of operation from it

 

[Mrs MIA]

We have head-lamps... like geologists use.

Strap it on to your forehead, and look ma! No hands!

and BTW, I haven't found an insulation yet that the chickens or ducks didn't eat.

 

[chickenwhisperer123]

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Does the rope light provide enough light to stimulate egg production? this is an insanely awesome idea for those who are paranoid of fire.

It is definately light enough.. I was amazed at the brightness.

I tried just now to take a picture, but the flash was going off, and that makes the brightness hard to tell.

 

[rosco]

Mrs. K :

I hope you post how the solar lights work. I too have a coop far from electricity and have thought about that doing that solar lighting thing. We do have solar lights set up in our saddle shed and while not bright, they do let you see. mk

i use one in another shed. yeah, they are a little weak. kind of an Area LED light. i use a clip on hat light. they are about the size of a quarter and, on new batteries, can blind they are so bright. i think i saw one at Academy Sports. also, in their camping section, they've some serious solar panels that provide much energy.

-r​

 

[Happy Chooks]

Mrs. AK-Bird-Brain :

We have head-lamps... like geologists use.

Strap it on to your forehead, and look ma! No hands!

Same here!

 

[ThreeBoysChicks]

For lighting to extend the day for laying purposes - I use the jelly jar style light fixture that was installed by an electircian friend that is on a timer.

For heating (only used for young chicks). I suspend a heat lamp and make sure that it is anchored with at least 2 seperate sources (2 hangers / 2 wires or chains). I never use the cord as the thing it is suspended by.

At night when I am late getting their to collect eggs I use a head lamp (like several others suggested).

 

[poultrypatch]

DH = DEAR HUBBY
DS = DEAR SON
DD= DEAR DAUGHTER
DMIL = DEAR MOTHER IN LAW...............hhhmmmmm, could there really be any of them ????? LOL

Liz
Rochester, MA

 

[matthewschickens]

To get them to lay early then the light does not have to be inside but you could put it outside like a large spotlight on a timer.
Or get a rooster because he gets our hens up between 4 and 5 am in the morning.

Hope this helps!

Matthew