How strong should a light be in a new coup for one laying chicken and 3 who should be laying.

[jodyb]

I am Miss Bargersquack and I am fairly new. I just moved my 4 girls to a 600 lb coup as we are experiencing very high winds here in the NC mountains due to the storm. I want to keep them in their new digs for a few days, but need to know if a 250 infrared light bulb is too strong for them. It is about 4' 8" off the groung and I do not have straw on the floor, just in the laying bins.

What is the correct light/ It will be for daylight also as I eant them to know this is their new home. 2-4 days? Also to protect them from these high winds and snow.

Jody Bargersquack

 

[Y N dottes]

personaly, i think it is a little bright, though im not sure of the dimensions of ur coop.....

 

[jodyb]

It is about 5 feet high, 5 feet wide and 8 feet long. What do you think? Is this light for little chicks?

 

[debilorrah]

Is it red?

 

[jodyb]

It is infrared but the glass is white. I think I will use a lesser bulb based on your comment. Thanks!

 

[HLAC]

I used a 10 watt CLF bulb for 75 laying hens in a 12' x 30' coop. ...Until it fried (those stupid bulbs do not live up to the hype). Now I use a 40 watt white incandescent bulb.

 

[jodyb]

Thank you! This is much better than the 250 infra red bulb I wanted to try. Fried Chicken anyone?

Jody Bargercluck

 

[chfite]

I depends upon whether you are trying to keep them warm or just provide light.

Chris

 

[jodyb]

Both!