Heat Lamps Properly Secured !! Pictures

[RoosterML]

Just a note. I would put a non-flammable (or less flammable) tray under the light when you have it on. If the bulb breaks, it will contain the glass as well as keep the hot glass away from more flammable wood chips or flooring.

I have an aluminum tray to put under when in use. Its not in use right now.

 

[RoosterML]

The way you have the shield in front of the lamp secured with chains is not good. All that does is destabilize the shield.

It does not, the main support of the weight is supported from above. The two snap locks on the face are just to pull it into place, the long chain to the front cage that goes upwards is not tight and is just backup for safety.

 

[MissChick@dee]

I don’t use a heat lamp I use a heating bulb in a porcelain fixture. I start using it when the temperature gets below 32 degrees. I run it longer when we hit single digits.

 

[HenOnAJuneBug]

It does not, the main support of the weight is supported from above. The two snap looks on the face are just to pull it into place, the long chain to the front cage that goes upwards is not tight and is just backup for safety.

My point was that the wire guard is flimsily attached to the lamp shield. It wouldn't take much force to knock it off. Attaching something to it that could exert a force just increases the risk of it coming off. Better to fully secure the other parts of the lamps and let that part alone. At least that's the way mine are. Yours may be more securely attached that I can't see.

 

[RoosterML]

I don’t use a heat lamp I use a heating bulb in a porcelain fixture. I start using it when the temperature gets below 32 degrees. I run it longer when we hit single digits.

I have a similar setup available also the only down fall is the lack of shield in front. Here's a picture of it. It is mounted to light weight metal studs. I guess I could make some kind of shield if needed.

 

[RoosterML]

My point was that the wire guard is flimsily attached to the lamp shield. It wouldn't take much force to knock it off. Attaching something to it that could exert a force just increases the risk of it coming off. Better to fully secure the other parts of the lamps and let that part alone.

On the regular 4 point cage yes I would agree I don't like those. But this one is very well made and not an issue.

 

[aart]

Bulb shield does look pretty good.
Loop is probably OK too.
Clamp I wouldn't trust.

Best thing about setup shown in OP is it's not accessible to the birds,
so less likely to get knocked loose and if bulb shatters less likely for glass shards to be accessible to birds consumption.
BUT it is on the door, so hopefully you have another access point.

It's going to be -10°F here tonight, was zero last night....
....not using any heat except for waterer,
but will give some electrolyte/vitamins for a boost.
Sorry dude, had to add that.

 

[RoosterML]

Weather around here is not very favorable to the chickens tonight. Within 24 hours we have snow, now freezing rain, rain and dropping down to 0° tonight I have a real worry of frost bite. Yes coop is vented but these are real bad conditions happening and I am trying to do the best I can for the flock as safe as I can make it.

 

[Gargoyle]

if you use a lamp with a standard bulb socket, use these, sold in the reptile section of pet stores, not the glass bulbs. Much safer and more reliable. They cost more, but last so much longer that they pay for themselves.
Reptile Ceramic Infrared Heat Emitter,110V 75W/100W/150W Infrared Bulb
Example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CWPF4BG/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_eSkrCbZV1QEEZ

 

[RoosterML]

Bulb shield does look pretty good.
Loop is probably OK too.
Clamp I wouldn't trust.

Best thing about setup shown in OP is it's not accessible to the birds,
so less likely to get knocked loose and if bulb shatters less likely for glass shards to be accessible to birds consumption.
BUT it is on the door, so hopefully you have another access point.

It's going to be -10°F here tonight, was zero last night....
....not using any heat except for waterer,
but will give some electrolyte/vitamins for a boost.
Sorry dude, had to add that.

I don't see anything wrong with what you said. No sorry needed.