laying

[Melky]

I personally do not use light because my particular coop manufacturer did not recommend any lighting because of fire hazard therefore we do not. I hung a solar lantern outside my coop by window for decoration and light to help them up to coop. I really do not think it will add supplemental lighting sufficient to assist egg laying but I am more in the natural process. Some have added light safely and have not experienced any problem. One particular member this year confessed she had her coop burn down. It is rare that this would happen but possible. If do it is important to make sure you are following recommendations for structure and lighting codes so it does not become a fire hazard. In previous post with article they recommend red over white. If add light for daylight hours then some add a bulb that provides both heat and light for winter. TSC I know has a coop package that links to phone to add supplemental lighting, predator lighting, and heat bulb during the winter as a kit all in one but its 40-49$.

 

[Melky]

Thanks for the link! We quickly learn that the light was to strong! The light nearly start a fire !

In that case it may be best to not add light. Hope that everything was ok and caught in time.

 

[francel]

Welcome to BYC! What age is she? Maybe between 18 and 24 weeks....depending on the length of day where you live. Shorter days may delay laying.

In that case it may be best to not add light. Hope that everything was ok and caught in time.

yes everything is OK. I reduce the time to make sure the light is no to strong.

 

[francel]

got first egg yesterday , small bu double yoke. another one very small today. Not bad 18 weeks on Oct 3