Infrared light vs. day length and egg production

[btruenorth]

I have four 20 week-old chickens living in a enclosed coop with about a 10 sqft roosting box mounted
above the ground. None of the girls are laying yet.

We've been experiencing night time temperatures in the teens here so I have a 75 Watt
infrared light in the roost box for warmth. A timer switches on the IR light at dusk and off at dawn.

I haven't been able to find any information through County Extension or internet search regarding
whether or not the additional 12 hours of IR could impact bird behavior or egg production.

Have any of you run across any information about this?

Thanks in advance

 

[dweder]

Not sure if this is the answer you're looking for but I will tell you what I do. I have a full spectrum bulb in my coop which mimicks natural sunlight. It is on a timer from 600 a.m. until 7:00 pm. I would guess that it is very similar to the light you are using.

I am in Chicago. Cold winters, single digits most nights, and I do not provide additional heat.

 

[Dar]

IR will NOT stimulate egg production... the white light or broad spectrum will...