Heat Tape or Heat Lamp?

[Jan336]

I am deciding on getting heat tape over lamps. I included link to show what I used when I bred reptiles. It was really nice stuff. Any suggestions on to use or not to use this???

http://www.bigappleherp.com/Flex-Watt-Heat-Tape

 

[briteday]

Given where you live, I wouldn't use either. Where we live, above 5000' elevation in the foothills of the Sierras, we get several nights of sub-zero temps and lots of days that never get above freezing. My coop is not insulated. And other than keeping the water liquid...I don't have any special accommodations for the ladies. They do just fine. Your birds have a layer of down and another layer of feathers to keep them warm. Keep the coop draft-free and as dry as possible. They'll be fine and you won't have the risk of a fire.

 

[patandchickens]

For what purpose do you want to use it? Honestly, for any common purpose there are better ways of doing it (more effective, safer, cheaper). So, what exactly are you after?

Pat

 

[TheNewMrsEvans]

If this is for keeping waterers from freezing...http://www.tractorsupply.com/livest...equipment/farm-innovators-heater-base-2167298
I have a red outdoor grade 100W bulb in a heavy duty clamp style lamp on a thermo-cube to keep ambiant temp up in the coop...http://www.tractorsupply.com/livest...eg-thermostatically-controlled-outlet-2170275

that's all we do and the fluffy buns stay warm in their uninsulated coop!

 

[Chad the Chicken Man]

I wonder if this would work for my waterer. my water is going to be a 3 foot section of 3" PVC, with a watering nipple on it. I wonder if i wrapped that around the piping if it would keep it from freezing?