Is a heat source needed?

[bruceha2000]

I guess you didn't read the posts prior to yours @lifein1840.

 

[ZoomiesMom72]

If she is older, the blue tint could be from heart issues. I don't think you can do anything but give her a great life. I had a big buff Orpington that was like that.

Thank you so much!! I will not add heat and as for my old lady bless her she passed. I think possibly the harsh summer then the cold so fast affected her deeply.I kept her very comfy though.Thank you so much

 

[Painted Calls]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

In the future I would stay away from Sex-links if you are getting them to be something more than disposable egg machines. I have a feeling your girl had some repro issues and succumbed to them. Very common with her breed.

 

[CKfarm22]

You can reuse/buy a heat lamp for them.

Heat lamps aren’t safe in a coop. It’s a major fire hazard.

 

[Emelyn]

Heat lamps aren’t safe in a coop. It’s a major fire hazard.

I'm pretty sure it depends how hot it is. Mine isn't super hot.

 

[ZoomiesMom72]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

In the future I would stay away from Sex-links if you are getting them to be something more than disposable egg machines. I have a feeling your girl had some repro issues and succumbed to them. Very common with her breed.

My other isa her sister seems very healthy she is always out and about running with my rooster .Shes always fussing at my pullets she hasnt laid as well now in 4 weeks.Shes vibrant active and always on the go.

 

[CKfarm22]

I'm pretty sure it depends how hot it is. Mine isn't super hot.

It’s still a fire hazard especially if you have bedding

 

[bruceha2000]

I'm pretty sure it depends how hot it is. Mine isn't super hot.

It isn't strictly a question of "how hot". It could be too close to something flammable. It could be it isn't properly secured, can fall or get knocked, land in something flammable. Roast chicken, pile of ashes that used to be a coop. If lucky it isn't close to another building and take that down.

 

[Emelyn]

It’s still a fire hazard especially if you have bedding

I have bedding but it didn't burn up from the heat

 

[aart]

I'm pretty sure it depends how hot it is. Mine isn't super hot.

It’s still a fire hazard especially if you have bedding

I have bedding but it didn't burn up from the heat

@Emelyn and @CKfarm22 Take this argument somewhere else.
This thread was about a sick bird that has now died.