awwwww i think its awesome that we all care so much about our babies.
I think a lot of it is just that we see them as our pets, our kid replacements, our heart loves, etc. we put them in a personal space in our heart and heads. There is nothing wrong with that at all. BUT, remember, some folk only see their chickens as just that. chickens, only for eggs, meat, etc. they can fend for themselves. Yes, indeed most cases they can. That's ok for some if they think of them that way. But in our minds we would not treat our dogs, cats, and other domesticated pets like that. We treat them like humans. So, we do that for our chickens too. I tried to not turn the heat lamp on for my babies when it started to get cold out. I REALLY DID!!!!!!!!!!!!! but, i failed. my fluffy butts have a home that is insulated walls, roof, etc. has electricity, 7 inchese of fresh shavings to keep the feet warm, heated waterer, their own indoor sand box to dust in, pink curtains, a radio with country music on most of the time, and their own hair dryer for when they come in wet. so HECK YEA I HAVE THEM A HEAT LAMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I couldnt live with myself if I went out in the am and they were cold and shivering. I just came in from outside in this really nasty weather from giving them dinner and it was a toasty 45 degrees in the coop! humidity about 70 percent. A little high, but we were having fun and messing around in there. (giggle giggle) I have one 250 watt red bulb that ususally comes on around 4pm. I check on them about 10 or so before I go to bed to make sure everyones tucked in. If the temp is going to be below 30, i just leave the light on till 8am. WHen i go in in the morning i turn it off. If its real cold out below 10 i will leave a regular light bulb on till noon or so. I have a double timer for them, so i can run two or three things on a timer. They do appreciate it. heck, I am still getting one egg a day from each girl!!!!!
go ahead, call me evil tooooooooooooooooooo.
