How long did your bulb last?

[chickee]

I always worried about burning down the house, so now I only use Ceramic bulbs made for reptiles. You don't have to worry about the chicks gettting burned, they don't put out light so they are non-irritating to your chicks~ I just keep a light on in the room. I have one I bought years ago and it is still going strong. I just bought a couple extras as back up. Best price online through Amazon.

 

[Yard full o' rocks]

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I'd love to see a pix of this....can you post one please so I'll know what to look for?

THANKS

 

[chickee]

Hope this helps

I start with the 100w about 12 to 15 inches above the chicks, depending on how cold your room is, then when they start sleeping further away from the light I change to the 60w. I have 4 week old BLRW chicks that I am still using the 60w bulb in their house because our overnight temps are in the mid 30's.

 

[Me & My Peeps]

This is what I use;
http://www.tractorsupply.com/outlets-lighting-fixtures/light-bulbs/westinghouse-heat-lamp-r-40-125w-clear-sb-ez-light-bulb-3504126

less than $4 and I run it 24/7. So far, its lasting. 01 May will be 8 days.

Also on eBay I just seen a few that are reasonable priced even with shipping.

 

[Morgan7782]

I am another lucky one. My first batch I used a red 250 watt heat bulb outside since day one, and it didn't burn out until they had been without it. I ended up giving it to a friend to use. Right now I have a red 250 watt bulb on 24/7, and it's been 4 weeks and still going strong. My chicks are to the point though when if the light goes out they will be alright for a little bit, but I have an extra bulb on hand just in case and for if and when new chicks come in

 

[chickerdoodle]

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Yes, me too. I think that humidity (such as a rainy day) causes them to blow before their time. I actually had one shatter all over the broody box one day. After then, I don't use them anymore.

Yikes! That can happen if you screw it on too tight--at least that's what the instructions on the lamp said. How long did it take to shatter? That would've freaked me out! Where the chicks OK?

 

[SimplySplendidSilkies]

I took the bulb back to the Co-op and they told me it was a bad batch and returned my money. Thanks everyone for alternate means of heat.

 

[LauraG]

My 250 watt red bulb just blew last night, overnight sometime! After a full 2 days of use. I got it at Lowes... I"m so glad I have back-ups! Grrrrrr, my poor babies were freezing!!!

They are fine now though.....