heat source???

[HolyHenHouse]

So I live in Texas and the temps just dropped, and my mom keeps thinking my chickens are gonna freeze to death at night, but I was told that they would be fine. I am scared to use a heat lamp bc I don't want to start a fire or anything... what are yall's thoughts???

 

[2ndTink]

As long as they are dry and their coop isn't drafty, the large fowl breeds will be perfectly fine. If you have tiny bantams or a half naked molting chicken, those are the only ones you may want to add a little heat for. But not a heat lamp please! Those are not safe.

If you do decide that you absolutely have to have heat for the chickens, consider a plate heater like Cozy Coop or a Sweeter Heater.

 

[HolyHenHouse]

ok thank you!

 

[K0k0shka]

You definitely don't need heat in Texas. People raise chickens in Alaska with no heat and they do fine. I have chickens in MA with no heat and they do fine. Just keep them dry and out of direct wind and they'll be fine.

 

[Mrs. K]

I have kept chickens alive and well at -35 F. It was dang cold, but they did just fine. Don't add heat, it is dangerous unless you have an electrician do the wiring, an extension cord has caused a lot of fires.