i want to leave heat light on for injured bird, but worry about the others

[bj taylor]

today my dog killed 10 of my 14 babies. one is injured pretty badly. she's in a nest box & i've got the heat lamp on her from their baby days (they're 8 wks old now). the other three who are ok - will they be ok with this light on in the coop or will it mess them up? it's directed so they can completely stay away from it, but i worry about there being a light on all night for them.

 

[bnjrob]

I wouldn't think that there would be too much of a problem if it is a red bulb. Not sure if a white/daylight bulb would make them a little cranky so they wouldn't sleep.

Is there a way to bring the injured one in the house for a bit? Then you wouldn't have to worry about the light bothering the others.

 

[woozle]

At 8 weeks there shouldn't be a problem, but I would certainly get the infra-red bulb, not the white. A bit more expensive, but sounds like your dog has already cost you a bunch. Do fence them very securely! Your dog will always kill chickens. They don't give it up.