Light timer in coop

[BellaBelinski]

I put a 15w light with a timer in the coop. It comes on at 5:30 am and goes off at 7:30. It is completely dark when the coop is closed. I was wondering if the light turning on suddenly at 5:30 causes any stress for the chickens. I am out between 6 and 7 to let them out in morning.

 

[Rosaleen]

You don't need a timer this time of year...there's plenty of light.

 

[azygous]

Unless where you live, there's less than twelve to fourteen hours of daylight, no need of augmented light now.

Chickens, regardless of natural or artificial light, will automatically begin their day as soon as it gets light, and end their day as it's getting too dark to see well.