Heat lamp in coop in OKC during winter months?

[ChickDad86]

Hi all!

I have 6, 6 month old chicks in Oklahoma City. Their coop is approximately 4x4x4, elevated about 2 feet off of the ground with ventilation at the top along roof. I’m trying to figure out if they need a heat lamp this winter...

It doesn’t get super cold here in the winter, at least not very often. We do have occasional snow, like once or twice a year and a handful of days that get below zero. We do have a good amount of days that get below zero with windchill... thanks for any help!

 

[imnukensc]

No, they do not need heat in the winter time. Ventilation looks pretty good to me especially if you leave the pop door open.

 

[ChickDad86]

No, they do not need heat in the winter time. Ventilation looks pretty good to me especially if you leave the pop door open.

Awesome, thanks for the info. I was kind of gathering that I wouldn’t need one but just wanted to ask some veteran chicken owners!

 

[21hens-incharge]

I also say no to added heat.....for many reasons actually.

 

[ChickDad86]

I also say no to added heat.....for many reasons actually.

Thank you!

 

[PioneerChicks]

No added heat is needed, but you might want to keep the windows open. You have a beautiful coop!
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