LED rope light?

[suburbiamama]

Has anyone used this for their winter light source? Does the light need to be incandescent or will LED work? Seems like a safe, energy-efficient way to light the coop for the winter...We're down to 1 egg/day w/ 8 hens (though 3 are moulting as well) so time to add a some early-AM light...Thanks!

 

[Cluckin'Along]

oooh! What a neat Idea!! I'm going to be watching this post for opinions on this one!

 

[suburbiamama]

Thanks, one of those middle-of-the-night thoughts that may or may not actually be a good idea

I figured it could be a moderate heat source as well...hopefully someone has tried this already, it's getting chilly and dark here in Connecticut!

 

[txchickie]

Ohh, what a neat idea!

I have some rope lights stuck away with Christmas stuff, I need to go try it out!

 

[AHappychick]

i got some patio table round ball like lights on a wire (ment to be put around the umbrella on a patio set) that I intend to use I figure the 8 little lights would cover more of an area than one regular light. havent put it up yet though...

 

[Germaine_11.20]

Ahhh it will look so pretty!!! What a fun idea.

 

[gsim]

Inexpensive under-cabinet lights could be another safe way to do it, using a timer. Also good to have an east-facing window for egg production year-round.

 

[huck]

I put a little battery powered LED light in the coop... but have been wondering if it'll do the trick or if I need another kinda light. I'll be watching here for more detailed answers....

 

[Chicken Rustler]

LED lights WILL NOT give any heat. That is one of the + things about LED. I am not sure if they would be a sufficient light source but I think you need something that produces light that is close to the spectrum of "natural" light, more of a UV type for the most benefit. Just IMHO.

 

[AHappychick]

I would not use a led type light for all of the light but if they are still getting regular daylight I dont think it would hurt for those few lost hours to be filled in with an led. I would not however use one for my chooks in the garage (or ones in a bard or that type of thing) for those animals I use a natural spectrum light like the grow lights to mimic the sun better.