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light in coop question

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by blueseal, May 10, 2009.

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  1. May 10, 2009 #1
    blueseal

    blueseal Chillin' With My Peeps

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    i have a light in the coop for my 6 week olds. is it alright to turn it off during the day. its in the 50s and 60s and 70s here.
     
  3. May 10, 2009 #2
    card5640

    card5640 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Today I just switched from a 250 watt to a 90 watt. If its going to be a chilly day I keep it on. I also keep in on at night.
     
  5. May 10, 2009 #3
    calgal98

    calgal98 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    My six week olds chose to sleep without the light. They moved to the far corner. Mine are well feathered. At six weeks I figure they are ready. If with a hen they would be on their own long ago. Can't imagine a hen with all of those six week old chicks under them!!
     
  7. May 10, 2009 #4
    Blondie

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    I keep a night light in my chicken coop and the goat barn. Makes ME feel better, anyway!!! [​IMG]
     

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